Typical dose
100-400 IU daily
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative stress. It is commonly used in dietary supplements and skincare products for its potential health benefits, including skin health, immune function, and cardiovascular support. Alpha tocopheryl acetate is a stable form of Vitamin E that is often used in formulations due to its longer shelf life compared to other forms.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 100-400 IU daily
- Suggested range
- 15-1000 IU daily
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
Other forms of Vitamin E
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (delta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (delta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (gamma tocopherol)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vitamin E (tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin E Oil
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
7695-91-2
Physical properties
Colorless to pale yellow oil, soluble in oils and fats, insoluble in water.
How it’s made
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate) is typically produced through the esterification of tocopherol with acetic acid, resulting in a stable form suitable for supplementation and topical application.