Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
Tocopheryl acetate, Vitamin E acetate, D-, Tocopherol acetate, RRR-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
- CAS
- 58-95-7
- EC
- 200-405-4
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (CAS 58-95-7) is the shelf-stable acetate ester form of Vitamin E, supplied as a yellow to off-white oil or semi-solid, that acts as both a nutritional active and a lipid antioxidant stabilizer in food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and personal care manufacturing. It presents as a yellow to off-white oil or semi-solid, density 0.9533 g/cm³, practically insoluble in water (<0.1 g/100 mL at 17 °C), with refractive index 1.496.
The acetate ester form resists oxidation during processing and storage, delivering consistent Vitamin E potency. It functions as both a nutritional active and a lipid antioxidant stabilizer across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing. Recognized specifications include USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and FCC.
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate is available from SoleChem in Food Grade and Pharma Grade. It is supplied in 25 kg drums or cartons, and 1-5 kg containers are available for small lots.
SoleChem delivers this material to personal care, food and nutraceutical customers, and the applicable certifications are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018 for food and nutraceutical products. Every delivery includes a certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS), and deliveries reach more than 40 countries. Request a bulk quote for the grade and packaging that suit your formulation.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C31H52O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 472.74 g/mol |
| Appearance | off-white crystalline solid |
| Form | oil or semi-solid |
| Color | yellow |
| Odor | cryst., odorless |
| Melting point | -27.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 200-210 °C @ Press: 0.1 Torr |
| Density | 0.9533 g/cm³ @ Temp: 21.34 °C |
| Water solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 17 °C |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| HS code | 29362800 |
| Grades available | Food Grade, Pharma Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Applications by Industry
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate serves personal care formulators as an antioxidant stabilizer that protects creams, serums and oils against oxidation during processing and storage.
- Food & Nutrition
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate supports food fortification programs, enriching infant formula and cereals as a nutritional active and lipid antioxidant stabilizer.
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate is used in dietary supplements, where it functions as an active in softgels and provides a shelf-stable source of consistent Vitamin E potency.
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate
Applications
- Dietary supplements: active in softgels; EU health claim approved (Reg. 432/2012).
- Food fortification: enriches infant formula and cereals per Reg. 1925/2006.
- Pharmaceuticals: USP/Ph. Eur.-grade for oral and injectable formulations.
- Personal care & cosmetics: stabilizes creams, serums, and oils against oxidation.
- Animal feed & premix: 50%/70% oil concentrates for feed premix incorporation.
Safety & Risks
Not classified as hazardous under GHS; no pictograms or signal word assigned. Low acute toxicity. Avoid prolonged eye contact; use standard PPE. Store away from heat and light sources in sealed containers.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg drums or cartons; 1–5 kg containers available for small lots. Store cool, dry, and away from light.