Esters Tocopherol
alpha tocopheryl acetate, acetate ester of alpha-tocopherol.
manufacturers commonly convert phenol form of vitamins (with free hydroxyl group) esters, using acetic or succinic acid. these tocopheryl esters more stable , easy use in vitamin supplements. alpha tocopheryl esters de-esterified in gut , absorbed free tocopherol. tocopheryl nicotinate , tocopheryl linolate esters used in cosmetics , pharmaceuticals.
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