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Vitamin E Acetate is a viscous, light yellow oil used in various food applications, particularly for fortification in fats and lipophilic bases. It is stable under specific storage conditions and complies with regulatory requirements in many countries. BASF disclaims any liability regarding the use of this product in applications with specific requirements and advises users to verify local regulations.

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Vitamin E Acetate is a viscous, light yellow oil used in various food applications, particularly for fortification in fats and lipophilic bases. It is stable under specific storage conditions and complies with regulatory requirements in many countries. BASF disclaims any liability regarding the use of this product in applications with specific requirements and advises users to verify local regulations.

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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

For further information see “Product Specification” (not


PRD
for regulatory purposes) available in BASF's Human
30804037 Nutrition Virtual Assistants
(https://nutritionvirtualassistants.basf.com).
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.

This document and any information provided herein does not constitute a legally binding obligation of BASF and has been prepared in good faith and is believed to be accurate as
of the date of issuance. Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing in a supply contract or other written agreement between you and BASF:

(a) To the fullest extent not prohibited by the applicable laws, BASF EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR GUARANTEES
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(b) Any information provided herein can be changed at BASF´s sole discretion anytime and neither this document nor the information provided herein may be relied upon to
satisfy any obligations you may have to undertake your own inspections and evaluation;
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(d) You are responsible for confirming that you have retrieved the most current version of this document from BASF.
(e) This document or any information provided herein must not be used for purposes of pharmaceutical registrations.

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