(±)-α-Tocopherol acetate_product_DataBase

Bioactivity

(±)-α-Tocopherol acetate ((±)-Vitamin E acetate), is a orally active synthetic form of vitamin E. (±)-α-Tocopherol acetate is the ester of acetic acid and α-tocopherol. (±)-α-Tocopherol acetate can be used for the research of the susceptibility of farmed fish to infectious diseases[1].

In Vivo

(±)-α-Tocopherol acetate ((±)-Vitamin E acetate) (oral; 600 mg/kg, 1200 mg/kg, 1800 mg/kg; 15 d, 30 d and 45 d) exhibits significantly high complement activity[1].(±)-α-Tocopherol acetate (oral; 600 mg/kg, 1200 mg/kg, 1800 mg/kg; 15 d, 30 d and 45 d) stimulates the seabream's non-specific immune system after 30 days of administration in the diet (1200 mg/kg)[1]. Animal Model:

Name

(±)-α-Tocopherol acetate

CAS

7695-91-2

Formula

C31H52O3

Molar Mass

472.74

Appearance

Viscous liquid

Transport

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Pure form	-20°C	3 years
	4°C	2 years
In solvent	-80°C	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

Reference

[1]. J Ortuño, et al. High dietary intake of alpha-tocopherol acetate enhances the non-specific immune response of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol. 2000 May;10(4):293-307

PeptideDB

(±)-α-Tocopherol acetate

CAS: 7695-91-2 F: C31H52O3 W: 472.74