Solubility of Retinal in Oil-based Solvents
Asked by: kookkaiiip
On: December 02, 2022
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Can Retinal 0.1% be dissolved in LipidSoft Lite 1%? What are other suitable oil-based solvents for dissolving Retinal, and are there any special considerations during the process?
Answer
Solubility of Retinal in LipidSoft Lite
Yes, Retinal 0.1% can be dissolved in LipidSoft™ Lite 1%. Retinal is soluble in oil, and LipidSoft™ Lite (Isononyl Isononanoate) is an oil-like emollient that can dissolve or disperse in oil.
Suitable Solvents for Retinal
Since Retinal is oil-soluble, other suitable solvents would be various types of oils or oil-based emollients. When dissolving Retinal, it is important to mix it in the oil phase and avoid using heat during the process to maintain its stability.
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