Tocopherylacetate

TOC

9/10

Concern level

High concern

Tocopheryl acetate is the acetate ester of vitamin E (tocopherol), used mainly as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics. It is more stable than free tocopherol and is commonly used to help protect formulas and support skin barrier function. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/alpha-Tocopherol-acetate?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

472.7 g/mol

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 7695-91-2

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin9/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: strong oxidizing agents

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk in cosmetics, but rare irritation or contact sensitivity can occur. Because it is oil-soluble, it is not typically associated with pH-related instability, but strong oxidizing conditions can reduce vitamin E activity. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/ingredient/tocopheryl-acetate?utm_source=openai))

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Found In Products

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