DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
CAS Number: 58-95-7
DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate is the most stable form of vitamin E used in animal nutrition, providing antioxidant protection, immune stimulation, and improved meat quality in livestock and poultry. The acetate ester form is significantly more stable than free tocopherol during feed manufacturing and storage. Our product is available as 50% powder on silica carrier or as pure liquid, suitable for all feed types.
Technical Specifications
| activity | ≥500 IU/g (50% form) |
| appearance | White to light yellow free-flowing powder (50% on silica) |
| particle size | ≥90% through 40 mesh |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| loss on drying (%) | ≤5.0 |
Applications
- Swine and poultry feeds to improve immune response and disease resistance
- Broiler diets to reduce drip loss and improve meat oxidative stability
- Breeding animal feeds to enhance reproductive performance and fertility
- Ruminant mineral-vitamin premixes for all housed livestock
- Aquafeed to prevent nutritional myopathy in salmonids
Key Features
- Acetate ester form 3–5x more stable than free tocopherol in feed
- Dual function as both antioxidant nutrient and immune modulator
- Improves shelf life of finished meat products by reducing lipid oxidation
- Available in multiple strengths: 50% powder, pure liquid and water-dispersible