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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0033 |
Product Name | Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) |
CAS | 7695-91-2 |
Structure | |
Description | Water-insoluble vitamin E formed by esterification of acetic acid & tocopherol. Purity >98%. Activity: 1000 IU per 1 g solution (about 1 ml). |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol & oil, water-insoluble |
Appearance | Clear viscous yellow liquid, faint odor |
Application | All kinds of skin care products including sun care & makeup products. |
Storage | Store light-protected at a cool and dry place |
Composition | Tocopheryl acetate |
Features And Benefits | Provides excellent antioxidant activity on the skin but less so in cosmetic products since enzymes need first to cleave off acetate to form active vitamin EHas moisturizing, soothing, and calming properties on the skin Can improve the appearance of aged skin making it look visibly younger |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 2936280000 |
INCI | Tocopheryl acetate |
Manufacture | Dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate is produced synthetically by the condensation of 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone with isophytol in an inert solvent (e.g. benzene or hexane) with a catalyst such as zinc chloride. The resulating alpha tocopherol is then treated with acetic anhydride to give tocopheryl acetate. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Trimethylhydroquinone and isophytol |
Uses | Add to to oil phase or final phase after emulsification. Typical use level 1-10%. For external use only. |