DESCRIPTION

RRR-α-Tocopheryl Acetate occurs as a colorless to yellow, clear, viscous oil. It is a form of vitamin E obtained by the vacuum steam distillation and acetylation of edible vegetable oil products. It may solidify on standing, and melts at about 25°. It is unstable in the presence of alkalies. It is insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol; and miscible with acetone, with chloroform, with ether, and with vegetable oils.