Synonym(s)
.alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate; CAS number: 17407-37-3; D-.alpha. tocopheryl acid succinate; tocopherol succinate; Vitamin E succinic acid ester; Vitamins E succinate
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Tocopheryl succinate refers to the ester between succinic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E) as the alcoholic component of the ester compound.
The substance is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an antioxidant (inhibits oxidation processes caused by oxygen and thus the degradation and spoilage of ingredients).
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