DL-A-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE is a viscous, practically odourless oil with 96.5-102.0% content of all-rac-a-tocopheryl acetate. 1 mg of DL-A-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE is equivalent to 1.0 IU of vitamin E. It is used as an antioxidant preservative in the pharmaceutical industry. DL-A-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE protects active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients from oxidation, thereby extending shelf life and ensuring product stability and quality. DL-A-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE is practically insoluble in water but freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, acetone, ether and vegetable oils making it suitable for use in various pharmaceutical dosage forms and delivery systems.