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Is Tocopheryl Acetate Natural?

Learn about Tocopheryl Acetate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Natural Origin Index
INCI NameTocopheryl Acetate
IUPAC Name[2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-yl] acetate
FormulaC31H52O3
PubChem CID2117 ↗
FunctionAntioxidant · Skin Conditioning Agent
FeedstockThe primary feedstock for tocopherol,

Chemical Structure

2D structure of Tocopheryl Acetate

Learn about Tocopheryl Acetate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

  • INCI NameTocopheryl Acetate
  • IUPAC Name[2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-yl] acetate
  • Molecular FormulaC31H52O3
  • PubChem CID2117 ↗
  • FunctionsAntioxidantSkin Conditioning Agent
  • Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstock for tocopherol, a precursor to tocopheryl acetate, is typically derived from petrochemical sources through complex synthesis. While tocopherol can be naturally sourced from vegetable oils, the commercial synthesis of tocopheryl acetate predominantly relies on synthetic tocopherol.
  • NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
  • Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Tocopheryl Acetate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

  1. 1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
  2. 2Tocopheryl Acetate. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 2117. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗