Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
CAS Number
7695-91-2
EC Number
257-757-7
Chemical Formula
C31H52O3
Molecular Weight
472.7 g/mol
Form
powder, oil
Grade
USP, EP, BP, food
What is Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate?
DL-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (CAS 7695-91-2), also called alpha-tocopherol acetate, is the synthetic esterified form of Vitamin E.
Where is Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate used?
- Personal care and cosmetics: skin-conditioning antioxidant in creams, serums, and sunscreens
- Food and dietary supplements: Vitamin E source in fortified products, protein powders, and infant formula
- Pharmaceuticals: active Vitamin E component in oral capsules, topical preparations, and injectable emulsions
- Animal nutrition: Vitamin E in premixes and compound feeds
- The acetate ester form offers superior stability compared to free tocopherol.
Good to know: The acetate ester form offers superior stability compared to free tocopherol.
Commercial specifications
- Concentration variants such as 50% and 70% dry powder forms alongside neat liquid material
Other Names (Synonyms)
DL-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate|DL-α-tocopherol acetate|alpha-tocopherol acetate|[2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-yl] acetate|DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate
What are the physical properties of Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate?
Melting Point -27.5 °C
Boiling Point 224 °C @ Press: 0.3 Torr
Density 0.96 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 9°C
Appearance clear light yellow to light green viscous liquid
Color Clear light yellow to light green
Form Viscous Liquid
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.497
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate?
HS Code 29362800
UN Number 1648
ADR Class 3
Packing Group II
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
WGK (Germany) 1