Vitamin E-Acetate

(D L-alpha-tocopheryl acetate)

Ghemical names of active ingredient

DL-a-tocopheryl acetate,
Dl-alpha-tocopherol acetate, all-rac-
alpha-tocopherol acetic acid ester, racemic -tt.
5, 7,8-trimethyltocol acetate 54o cr. cH. cH.

CAS-No. 7695-91-2
ca1H52o3 Molar mass 472.8 g/mol
EINEGS-No. 231-710-O
Monographs
PRD-No. The product complies with the current "All-rac-
30041 054- a-tocopherylacetate" Ph. Eur., "Vitamin E'USB
and "All-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate" FCC mono-
*
The product is kosher. graphs.
A grade complying with the requirements of the
Articles JP, Ph, may be supplied upon request.
55434595 4 x 5 kg plastic can
Regulations
55434171 25 kg plastic bucket The product meets the regulatory requirements
for a vitamin E source in most countries, How-
Gountry of origin ever, regulations on the product in the respective
Germany countries and for its intended use have to be
obserued,
Units
1 lnternational Unit (lU) = 1 mg vitamin E-acetate Stability
ln contrast to vitamin E alcohol, vitamin E-acetate
Description is resistant to heat and oxygen, lt is not resistant
Light-yellow, viscous, virtually odorless oil, to strong oxidizing agents or to alkalis because it
undergoes saponification. Stored in its unopened
Solubility original packaging at room temperature (max.
Soluble in hydrocarbons, alcohols, fats, and oils; 25 "C), the product is stable for at least 36 months,
insoluble in water,

Specification
For information see separate document: "Standard
Specification" (not for regulatory purposes) available
via BAS F's WorldAccou nt : https ://worldaccou nt.
basf.com (registered access),

Unless othenruise stated, the methods of analysis

can be found in the Ph, Eur,

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Storage/Handling Cosmetics;
The product should be stored tightly sealed in a For use in cosmetic emulsions such as suncare
cool, dry place. products, body lotions, face, hand and body
creams, hair care products, as well as skin oils and
other preparations including decorative cosmetics,
àR
e.9., anti-chap lipsticks, mascara, eye shadow,
rouge, face powder, and foundation cream.
d30 A solubilizing agent, e.9., Cremophor RH 40 is
o / required in aqueous and aqueous/alcoholic pre-
=o 2o
o / parations, such as face water and gels.
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t Note
Vitamin E-Acetate must be handled in accordance
0
0 50 100 150 with the Safety Data Sheet.
Vitamin E-acetate lmg¡ml]

Applications
Dietar)t supplements:
For use in dietary supplements with a lipophilic
base, e.9., ointments, creams, oils, soft gelatin
capsules, as well as aqueous preparations, e.9.,
syrups, drops, tonics, solubilizates, and injectables
in conjunction with a solubilizing agent, such as
Cremophor EL, Cremophor RH 40, or Solutol
HS 15,

Pharm aceuti cal prod u cts :

CEP (No. 2005-40) is available,
Sterilization of the final product is required for
parenteral use, Fufther information can be found
in the book "Functions and Applications of BASF
Pharmaceutical Excipients. "

Food products:
Used for the forlification of fats, e,9., regular and
low-fat margarine as well as oils and fat-containing
foods, such as cakes, biscuits, and dairy products,

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