D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate 1360IU

D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate 1360IU concentrate is slight light brownish to slight yellow, viscous oily liquid.It can be widely used in the production of health capsule, liquid preparations,cosmetics,etc.

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Products Description

D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate is an important organic compound commonly used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. It is a derivative of tocopheryl (a form of Vitamin E) combined with an acetate group, exhibiting numerous beneficial biological properties. The following is an introduction to acetate tocopheryl.

Products Application

Process Introduction

Acetate tocopheryl is chemically synthesized by reacting tocopherol with acetic anhydride, often requiring the involvement of catalysts. The introduction of the acetate group imparts enhanced stability and solubility to tocopherol, making it more readily applicable in various products.

Function

This compound plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical field. Tocopherol itself is a potent antioxidant, helping to counteract cellular damage caused by free radicals. However, tocopherol may be less stable under certain conditions, making it challenging to maintain its activity in pharmaceutical formulations. By combining tocopherol with the acetate group, stability is increased, prolonging its bioavailability in the body.

This makes it particularly popular for use in skin care products, especially for dry and sensitive skin.

Antioxidant

Furthermore, acetate tocopheryl finds widespread application in the food industry. As an antioxidant, it extends the shelf life of food, preventing the adverse effects of oxidation on food quality. This makes it a common additive in many processed foods, fats, and cooking oils. In these products, acetate tocopheryl effectively protects them from the influences of oxygen, light, and other harmful factors in the environment.

For Human Body

In the cosmetic industry, acetate tocopheryl is also a prevalent ingredient. Its antioxidative properties help prevent skin aging, slowing down the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, it plays a positive role in stabilizing certain cosmetic components susceptible to environmental influences.

Products Parameters

Specific rotation [α]_D^25℃	≥+20°
Acidity	≤1.0ml
Solvent residue-Hexane	≤290ppm
*Benzo(a)pyrene	≤2ppb
*Heavy metals
Lead	≤1 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤1 mg/kg
Cadmium	≤1 mg/kg
Mercury	≤0.1 mg/kg
*Microbiology
Aerobic plate count	≤1000cfu/g
Yeast and moulds	≤100cfu/g
E-coli	Negative/g
Salmonella	Negative/25g
Staphylococcus aureus	Negative/10g
Remarks: *Tested periodically to ensure the requirements are met.

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Product Advantages:

Higher content. The highest content of d alpha tocopheryl acetate cosmetic grade can reach 1360IU stably.
Less impurities. The low content product is diluted with vegetable oil from the high content product.
Controllable indicators. Some of our indicators can be controlled, like plasticizers, pAH4, dioxins and zearalenone
Color and content can be customized. We can provide products with different colors and different contents according to customer needs.
Color and Smell. Our products have water-like color and fluidity, and are deodorized, making them more suitable for cosmetic addition.