DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE

Synonym(s):DL-α-Tocopherol acetate;all-rac-α-Tocopheryl acetate;Vitamin E acetate

CAS NO.：52225-20-4
Empirical Formula: C31H52O3
Molecular Weight: 472.74
MDL number: MFCD00072042
EINECS: 257-757-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-04 20:04:50

What is DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE?

Chemical properties

clear light yellow to light green viscous liquid

The Uses of DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE

As an antioxidant in vegetable oils and shortening.

The Uses of DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE

dl-α-Tocopherol Acetate is the racemic analog of α-Tocopherol Acetate (T526155), one of the most bioactive of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Richest sources are green vegetables, grains, and oils, particularly palm, safflower and sunflower oils.

The Uses of DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE

This internal standard is suitable for HPLC or LC-MS/MS Vitamin E testing applications such as quality control testing of Vitamin E fortified foods, dietary supplements, or pharmaceuticals.
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E acetate) may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in aquatic organisms, fish feed and pharmaceutical formulations by colorimetric and chromatography techniques, respectively.

Definition

ChEBI: Alpha-Tocopherol acetate is a tocol.

General Description

Tocopheryl acetate is a natural form of Vitamin E, used as a fortifying agent and dietary supplement for Vitamin E in food. It is also the main ingredient of skin care products and dermatological preparations. Tocopheryl acetate in combination with α-tocopherol has been used in the therapy of conditions such as sterility, muscular dystrophy, cardiac vascular disorders and anemia.

Metabolism

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Properties of DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE

Melting point:	-27.5°
Boiling point:	bp0.01 184°; bp0.025 194°; bp0.3 224°
Density	0.96 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.497
Flash point:	9℃
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform, Ethanol (Sparingly), Methanol (Sparingly)
form	Viscous Liquid
color	Clear light yellow to light green
Stability:	Light Sensitive
InChI	InChI=1/C31H52O3/c1-21(2)13-10-14-22(3)15-11-16-23(4)17-12-19-31(9)20-18-28-26(7)29(33-27(8)32)24(5)25(6)30(28)34-31/h21-23H,10-20H2,1-9H3/t22-,23-,31-/s3
CAS DataBase Reference	52225-20-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	DL-Vitamin E acetate (52225-20-4)

Safety information for DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.