Vitamin E acetate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Vitamin E acetate is used as a fortifying agent and dietary supplement in food. It is used in dermatological products such as skin creams. It is an alternative to tocopherol and provides protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Vitamin E acetate is used as a fortifying agent and dietary supplement in food. It is used in dermatological products such as skin creams. It is an alternative to tocopherol and provides protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Air and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7695-91-2
• Molecular Formula: C31H52O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 472.754
• MDL Number: MFCD00072042
• InChI Key: ZAKOWWREFLAJOT-CEFNRUSXSA-N
• Synonym: vitamin e acetate, tocopherol acetate, alpha-tocopherol acetate, alfacol, ecofrol, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate, contopheron, tofaxin, ephynal acetate, econ
• PubChem CID: 86472
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32321
• IUPAC Name: [(2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-yl] acetate
• SMILES: CC1=C2C(=C(C(=C1C)OC(=O)C)C)CCC(O2)(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C

• Melting Point: °C to 28°C
• Density: 0.960
• Boiling Point: >300°C
• Flash Point: 210°C (410°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Refractive Index: 1.496
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 97512
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,9495
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 472.76
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Vitamin E Acetate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	231-710-0
RTECSNumber	GA8747000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only