Vitamin E Acetate Food
Vitamin E (all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) oil, pure
Chemical name(s) of active ingredient
Vitamin E acetate, all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, DL-
alpha-tocopheryl acetate, DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate,
all-rac-alpha-tocopherol acetic acid ester, racemic 5,7,8-
trimethyltocol acetate
CAS-No. 7695-91-2 C31H52O3 472.8 g/mol
EINECS-No. 231-710-0
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PRD
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Articles
50791776 900 kg composite IBC Regulations
50791779 0.1 kg aluminum drums For quality documentation please see „Quality and
Regulatory Product Information“ (QRPI, Quality
Units Documentation). The product complies with the
1 International Unit (IU) = 1 mg DL (= all-rac)-alpha- acceptance criteria specified in the current individual
tocopheryl acetate = 0.455 mg D (= RRR)-alpha- monographs: "all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate" of Ph.
tocopherol equivalent Eur., "Vitamin E" of USP, "all-rac-alpha-tocopheryl
acetate" of FCC. The product meets the regulatory
Description requirements for a vitamin E source in most countries. It
Viscous, light yellow oil. The product is packed under is the obligation of the user to check the regulations on
inert gas. the ingredients used in the respective countries and for
the intended use.
Benefits
Stability and storage
Vegetarian, kosher, halal, allergen-free, gluten-free
In contrast to vitamin E-alcohol (all-rac-alpha-
Composition tocopherol), vitamin E-acetate is resistant to heat and
All-rac-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (dl-alpha-tocopheryl oxygen. It is not resistant to strong oxidizing agents.
acetate) Furthermore, in case it is exposed to alkalis and acids it
may undergo saponification leading to the formation of
Solubility all-rac-alpha-tocopherol which is highly sensitive to
Soluble in hydrocarbons, alcohols, fats and oils. oxygen. It needs to be stored in a light-proof and airtight
Insoluble in water. container. Stored in its unopened, original packaging at
temperatures not above 30 °C, in a dry place, the product
Specification is stable for at least 36 months.
Ph. Eur. assay all-rac- min. 96.5%
Handling
alpha-tocopheryl acetate (= 965 mg/g vitamin E)
max. 102.0% It is recommended to use up the remaining contents
(= 1020 mg/g vitamin E) quickly once the package has been opened.
USP assay all-rac-alpha- min. 96.0%
tocopheryl acetate (= 960 mg/g vitamin E)
max. 102.0%
(= 1020 mg/g vitamin E)
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Applications
For use in applications with a lipophilic base, e.g., soft
gelatin capsules, as well as in aqueous preparations,
e.g., syrups, drops. For the fortification of fats, e.g., in
regular and low-fat margarine as well as in oils and fat
containing foods, such as cakes, biscuits and dairy
products.
Suitability of these applications is presented based solely
on technical feasibility. Local prevailing legal or
regulatory requirements are not considered and should
be observed separately. This product has not been
qualified by BASF for use in applications with specific
requirements (e.g., medical nutrition, infant nutrition).
Since BASF is not testing or manufacture the product to
meet requirements which are applicable for these
applications, it is under the customer’s responsibility to
qualify the product in case the customer intends to use
this product in such applications. BASF disclaims any
representations, warranties and guarantees of fitness for
such particular uses.
Note
The product must be handled in accordance with the
Safety Data Sheet.
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