Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate

Tocopheryl acetate (CAS 58-95-7), also known as Vitamin E acetate, is the esterified, shelf-stable form of Vitamin E.

Where is Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate used?

• Dietary supplements: Vitamin E activity in softgel capsules and fortified oils
• Pharmaceuticals: injectable formulations and oral dosage forms
• Vitamin blends for clinical applications
• Personal care: protects emulsions and skin-conditioning products from lipid oxidation
• Food: fortifies infant formula and cereal products to meet regulatory enrichment requirements
• It functions as a nutritional supplement ingredient and an antioxidant stabilizer in finished products.
• Free-flowing powder form allows dry blending into tablets, capsules, and premixes.
• Addition to fortified foods such as cereals, fruit juices, and spreads.

Good to know: Unlike free tocopherol, the acetate ester resists oxidation during processing and storage. Recognized specifications include USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and food-grade FCC.

Formulation notes

• Used at 0.5–2.0 g per 100 g in cosmetic cream formulations.
• Used at 400 IU per capsule in vitamin E supplement capsules.
• Not resistant to alkalis under saponification or to strong oxidizing agents.
• Natural D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate has higher biological activity and higher cost than synthetic DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate.

Typical specification

• Assay of at least 97.0% for food/cosmetic grade.
• Natural D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate oil commonly available in the 1000 IU–1360 IU range.
• Natural D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate available in both oil and powder commercial formats.
• Water-soluble form available on the market.
• Acetate powder is spray dried and water dispersible, suitable for tableting applications.

Regulatory status

• E number E307 as a food additive in the EU.
• INCI name is Tocopheryl Acetate.
• D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate powder classified under HS code 2936.28.

Storage, packaging and handling

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area protected from light and heat, under inert gas (nitrogen).

Frequently asked questions about Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate

Is D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate authorized for organic use?

Yes, it is organically authorized when it is of plant origin.

What are the solubility and appearance characteristics of D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate?

It is a pale yellow, viscous oil, practically odorless, miscible with hydrocarbons, alcohols, solid and liquid fats, and insoluble in water.

Technical content is compiled and updated by the SoleChem product team from public technical sources; the certificate of analysis (COA) governs product-specific specifications.