| Description | DL-α-tocopherol acetate (Vitamin E acetate) is a vitamin E derivative used as a vitamin E supplement in poultry feed. |
| Synonyms | DL-Alpha-tocopherol acetate, Vitamin E acetate |
| molecular weight | 472.74 |
| Molecular formula | C31H52O3 |
| CAS | 52225-20-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | H2O: 90.0 mg/mL (190.4 mM), Sonication is recommended. DMSO: 55 mg/mL (116.34 mM) |
| References | 1. Nagy K, et al. Double-balloon jejunal perfusion to compare absorption of vitamin E and vitamin E acetate in healthy volunteers under maldigestion conditions. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2013;67(2):202-206. 2. Nishio K, et al. α-Tocopheryl phosphate: uptake, hydrolysis, and antioxidant action in cultured cells and mouse. Free Radic Biol Med. 2011;50(12):1794-1800. 3. Baldwin W S, et al. Production of d-alpha-tocopherol from natural plant sources. US4977282 A. |