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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