Vitamin E Acetate
The Vitamin E Acetate (dl-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) supplied by Chelora Chemicals — the stabilised ester form of vitamin E used across supplements, food fortification and cosmetic formulation — exported from Indonesia as oily liquid or dry powder/beadlet with full batch documentation on every shipment.
What Vitamin E Acetate is, and why buyers source it
A working overview of the vitamin ester's chemistry, why the acetate form is used rather than free tocopherol, and the grades Chelora Chemicals keeps in regular supply.
Vitamin E Acetate is the acetate ester of alpha-tocopherol, the principal active form of vitamin E, formed by capping tocopherol's single free phenolic hydroxyl group with an acetyl group. That single chemical modification is what makes the compound commercially practical: free tocopherol's phenolic hydroxyl is also the site of its antioxidant activity, meaning the free vitamin itself is consumed and degraded over time simply by doing its job as an antioxidant, whereas the acetate ester is chemically stable and essentially inert to oxidation until it is hydrolysed back to active tocopherol by esterases in the digestive tract after ingestion, or by skin esterases after topical application.
At room temperature the liquid grade is a pale yellow to amber, viscous, oily liquid, insoluble in water but freely soluble in oils, fats and most organic solvents, reflecting tocopherol's fundamentally fat-soluble, vitamin-E-family chemistry. A dry grade is also produced, in which the oil is adsorbed onto a solid carrier (commonly silica or a gelatin-starch matrix) to give a free-flowing powder or beadlet suited to tablet and dry-powder formulation where the neat oil would be impractical to handle.
Where it fits in the value chain
Vitamin E Acetate's largest use is as the vitamin E source in human multivitamin and targeted antioxidant supplement formulations, where the dry beadlet grade is typically specified for tablet and capsule manufacture and the liquid grade for softgel and oil-based formulations. A comparably large volume is used in animal feed premixes, where vitamin E is an essential, feed-mandated nutrient supporting immune function and reproductive health across livestock and aquaculture species. A separate, large cosmetic and skincare use exploits the same stability advantage topically, incorporating the acetate ester into creams, lotions and sun-care products where it provides both a marketed vitamin E benefit and some antioxidant protection of the formulation itself once hydrolysed.
Grades we supply
Chelora Chemicals offers Vitamin E Acetate in liquid (oil) grade for softgel and oil-based formulation, and dry 50% beadlet grade (on a silica or gelatin-starch carrier) for tablet, capsule and dry-powder formulation. Each grade is supplied with a batch-wise certificate of analysis covering assay and physical form specification.
How Vitamin E Acetate is produced
An overview of the production route for orientation purposes. Our manufacturing partners' own process parameters and in-process controls are proprietary and are not disclosed beyond what is needed to interpret the certificate of analysis.
Vitamin E Acetate is produced by acetylating alpha-tocopherol with acetic anhydride (or an equivalent acetylating agent), typically in the presence of a base catalyst, which caps the tocopherol molecule's single free phenolic hydroxyl group with an acetyl group to form the ester. Alpha-tocopherol itself is produced either by total chemical synthesis, condensing trimethylhydroquinone with isophytol under acid catalysis to build the complete tocopherol structure (giving the synthetic dl- racemic mixture used in most commercial vitamin E acetate), or by extraction and purification from vegetable oil sources, giving the natural d- form.
For the dry beadlet grade, the liquid acetylated oil is subsequently adsorbed onto a solid carrier matrix (commonly silica, or a gelatin-starch coacervate system) under controlled spray-drying or similar processing, which converts the inherently oily liquid into a free-flowing solid powder or beadlet suited to tablet and dry-powder formulation. The acetate ester's chemical stability, relative to free tocopherol, is what makes this downstream solid-form processing practical, since the free vitamin would be considerably more prone to oxidative loss during the same processing steps.
Industries and processes that use it
Vitamin E Acetate is consumed across human supplementation, animal feed premixes and cosmetic/skincare formulation. The fields below account for most of the demand we see through our export desk.
Multivitamin & Antioxidant Supplement Formulation
Formulated into tablets, capsules and softgels as the vitamin E source, with the dry beadlet grade typically specified for solid dosage forms and the liquid grade for softgel and oil-based products.
Animal Feed & Aquaculture Premixes
Included in livestock, poultry and aquaculture vitamin premixes, where vitamin E supports immune function and reproductive health across most commercial diets.
Cosmetic & Skincare Formulation
Incorporated into creams, lotions and sun-care products, exploiting the ester's chemical stability to deliver a marketed vitamin E benefit and antioxidant protection once hydrolysed on skin contact.
Food Fortification
Added to select fortified food and beverage products to meet voluntary or regulatory vitamin E fortification levels.
How the material is typically formulated forward
The acetate ester's oxidative stability and fat solubility govern almost all of Vitamin E Acetate's further formulation behaviour. The categories below account for most of the ways it is converted into a finished product.
Softgel/Liquid Formulation
The liquid oil grade is blended directly into a softgel fill formulation or oil-based liquid product, exploiting its fat solubility and compatibility with other oil-soluble actives.
Tablet/Capsule Formulation (Dry Beadlet)
The dry 50% beadlet grade is blended with other vitamins, minerals and tablet excipients and compressed into tablets or filled into capsules, avoiding the handling difficulty the neat oil would present in a dry powder blend.
Topical Formulation Blending
Incorporated into the oil phase of a cream, lotion or sun-care emulsion, where it remains stable through formulation and storage until hydrolysed by skin esterases after application.
In Vivo Hydrolysis to Active Tocopherol
After ingestion or topical application, esterase enzymes cleave the acetate ester bond, releasing the biologically active free tocopherol and acetic acid — the step that actually delivers the vitamin's intended activity.
Vitamin E Acetate against related vitamin ingredients we supply
Buyers sourcing Vitamin E Acetate for multivitamin or premix formulation often also need the other B-complex and fat-soluble vitamins in the same product. A quick reference to what else is on our regular supply list.
| Product | CAS Number | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E Acetate | 7695-91-2 | Fat-soluble vitamin ester | The product on this page — the stabilised ester form of vitamin E. |
| Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) | 137-08-6 | Vitamin / nutritional ingredient | A related B-complex vitamin often formulated into the same multivitamin products — see its product page. |
| Folic Acid | 59-30-3 | Vitamin / nutritional ingredient | A related B-complex vitamin from the same nutritional-ingredient range — see its product page. |
| Gelatin (Pharma Grade) | 9000-70-8 | Hydrolysed collagen protein | The capsule-shell excipient this vitamin's softgel form is typically encapsulated in — see its product page. |
Exact physical constants and purity specifications are confirmed per batch on the certificate of analysis — treat the notes above as a sourcing guide, not a specification sheet, for products other than Vitamin E Acetate.
Safety classification at a glance
Based on GHS classification as commonly listed for this substance. This is a summary for orientation only — always work from the current safety data sheet supplied with your specific batch.
Not classified as hazardous under GHS; a recognised, widely used vitamin ingredient.
Combustible given its organic, oil-based composition; store away from open flame.
Markedly more oxidation-stable than free tocopherol, the entire purpose of the acetate ester form.
Minimise airborne dust during milling and packing of the dry beadlet grade, as a standard good-practice measure.
Standard gloves and good hygiene practice are sufficient for routine handling.
Not classified; refer to the batch certificate of analysis and MSDS for full detail.
This product has a low hazard profile and is not classified as hazardous under GHS; it is a recognised, widely used vitamin ingredient handled under standard good-manufacturing-practice precautions rather than chemical-hazard protocols. Both the liquid oil and dry beadlet grades are combustible in the general sense that most organic materials are, so standard storage practice away from open flame applies. Full handling and storage guidance is in the technical data sheet and MSDS issued with every shipment.
Keeping it on spec between delivery and use
General storage guidance for this grade. Site-specific storage rules, segregation requirements and re-test intervals should follow your own EHS procedures and the MSDS issued with your batch.
Store in a cool, dark area in tightly sealed containers, away from strong oxidising agents and prolonged heat exposure. The acetate ester form is considerably more storage-stable than free tocopherol would be, which is a large part of its commercial advantage, but normal good storage practice still applies. Re-check assay on a batch held past its retest date before use.
How it ships from Indonesia
Standard packing and export terms for this product. Confirm exact figures against your order — they vary slightly by destination and quantity.
What travels with every batch
Specification is agreed before the purchase order, not discovered on arrival. Every shipment of Vitamin E Acetate leaves with a documented, checkable paper trail.
Certificate of Analysis
Batch-wise assay, colour and key physical constants, issued against the agreed specification so your QC team can check it, not just file it.
Safety Data Sheet
GHS-format SDS in English covering hazard classification, handling, storage, first-aid and spill response for the exact grade shipped.
Technical Data Sheet
Reference physical and chemical properties, recommended storage and typical applications, for internal circulation to your process or R&D teams.
Certificate of Origin
Confirms Indonesian origin for customs clearance and any preferential-duty claim at your destination port.
Dangerous Goods Declaration
UN packing group, classification and shipper's declaration prepared ahead of loading so documentation never holds up customs.
Third-Party Inspection
Independent pre-shipment inspection and re-sampling can be arranged on request, at your cost, for buyers who require it as a matter of policy.
Frequently asked questions
What buyers most often ask our sales desk about this grade.
01What is Vitamin E Acetate used for?+
02Why is the acetate ester used instead of free vitamin E (tocopherol)?+
03How is Vitamin E Acetate produced?+
04What grades does Chelora Chemicals supply?+
05Is Vitamin E Acetate hazardous?+
06What packing options are available?+
07How long does delivery take?+
08Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?+
09Do you supply related vitamin ingredients and capsule excipients as well?+
10What is the minimum order quantity?+
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