what is tocopheryl acetate
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tocopheryl acetate, also known as vitamin E acetate, is a common vitamin supplement with the molecular formula C 31 H 52 O 3 (for 'Î±' form). It is the ester of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E).It is often used in dermatological products such as skin creams.Tocopheryl acetate is not oxidized and can penetrate through the skin to the living cells, where about 5% is converted to free tocopherol and provides beneficial antioxidant effects.ocopheryl acetate is used as an alternative to tocopherol itself because the phenolic hydroxyl group is blocked, providing a less acidic product with a longer shelf life.