Tocopheryl Acetate

Category: vitamin

Aliases: Vitamin E acetate

Pharmacological Mechanism

Esterified vitamin E — more stable than free tocopherol; hydrolyzed to active form during absorption. Standard supplement form. Topical formulations questionable for skin benefit; vaping-related EVALI lung injury association.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 48h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 400IU (Range: 22 - 1000 IU)

Target Organ Systems

• respiratory
• integumentary