D-α Tocopherol Acetate Overview
D-alpha Tocopherol Acetate is a form of vitamin E. It's also known as Natural Vitamin E, Natural Tocopherol Acetate. It is obtained by the acetylation of phenolic hydroxyl of alpha Tocopherol. It is the most bioactive ingredient of all ester derivatives of vitamin E. Plamed D-alpha Tocopherol Acetate is derived from high-quality soybeans oil. There are two kinds of specification product: oil one and powder one. That will satisfy various market needs. As an antioxidant, D-alpha Tocopherol Acetate is widely used in whitening and antioxidant cosmetics.

Product Name | CAS Number | INCI Name |
D-α Tocopherol Acetate | 58-95-7 | TOCOPHEROL ACETATE |
Molecular Weight | Molecular Formula | Molecular Structure |
C31H52O3 | 472.75g/mol |  |
D-α Tocopherol Acetate SourceSoybean (Latin name: Glycine Max (Linn.) Merr), also called bean, is of China origin. It is planted all around China, mainly distributed in the Northeast, Southern regions and Huanghuaihai Plain. Moreover, soybean grown in Northeast China is of higher quality. Other countries in the world also cultivate soybean, such as Argentina, India, Brazil, the United States and so on. Soybean is rich in plant protein, so it is commonly used for extracting oil and protein, producing various soy products, and brewing soy sauce. Nowadays, it is mostly applied in food-processing and feedstuff industries.
D-α Tocopherol Acetate vs Dl-α Tocopherol Acetate | D-α Tocopherol Acetate | Dl-α Tocopherol Acetate |
Source | Acylated by natural vitamin E | Synthesized by chemical reaction |
Bioavailability | Higher | Lower |
Biological activity | 81% | 67% |
1.The purity of D-α Tocopherol Acetate is about 7 times higher than that of the synthesis.2.D-α Tocopherol Acetate' bioavailability is about 2-8 times that of the synthesis. Furthermore, D-α Tocopherol Acetate also contains some high-activity substance (sterone) that is beneficial to human health.SpecificationProduct Name | Specification | Appearance |
D-α Tocopherol Acetate | 700 IU/g | White or off-white free flowing powder |
D-α Tocopherol Acetate | 1360 IU/g | Clear slight yellow viscous liquid oil |
Items | Specifications |
Biological activity | 700 IU/g(GC) 1360 IU/g(HPLC) |
Color | White Or Light Yellow |
Source | Soybeans |
Physical Characteristics |
Moisture | ≤5.00% |
Specific Rotation | ≥+24.0° |
Heavy Metals |
Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
Microbiological Tests |
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g |
Yeast & mold | ≤50cfu/g |
Escherichia coli | ≤100PMN/100g |
Staphylococcus | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
(IU is International Unit, 1mg D-a Tocopherol Acetate=1.36 IU Vitamin E)
D-α Tocopherol Acetate Benefits
Whitening and AntioxidantD-α Tocopherol Acetate is a main form of vitamin E. It can prevent the oxidation of oxides, including cytomembrane, intracellular unsaturated fatty acids, etc. in the metabolic process of the body. So it can protect the integrity of the cell membrane, exert its anti-aging effect, and maintain the normal function of cells. As an antioxidant and whitening agent, D-α Tocopherol Acetate has a strong reducing function. It can eliminate free radicals in the body, and reduce the damage caused by ultraviolet ray to human body.
Advantages of D-α Tocopherol Acetate Compared to α TocopherolDifferent from α tocopherol1. D-α Tocopherol Acetate is not easily oxidized by light, heat and air, and its stability is higher than that of α tocopherol.2. Esters have a stronger anti-oxidation effect than unesterified tocopherols, extending products' shelf life.3. Plamed D-α Tocopherol Acetate powder has a good water-solubility. So it can be well mingled with other cosmetics additives to effectively exert its function to remove free radicals and resist oxidation.Fat-soluble α tocopherol 's molecular weight is large, and its side chain is longer. When applied to cosmetics, it is hard to mingle with water soluble components, and can only be made as creaminess. That will greatly reduce the effect of active ingredients.



