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| Physical Characters and Index |
Product Name:Tocofersolan(TPGS)
Other name:Vitamin E-TPGS
CAS:9002-96-4
Molecular Formula:(C2H4O)nC33H54O5
Molecular Weight:/
Purity:99%
Appearance:White or off-white crystalline powder.
Melting point:34-38°C
Storage conditions:2-8°C |
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| Use and description |
Tocofersolan (INN) or tocophersolan, also referred to as TPGS (for tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate), is a synthetic water-soluble version of vitamin E. Natural forms of vitamin E are fat soluble, but not water-soluble. Tocofersolan is polyethylene glycol derivative of α-tocopherol that enables water solubility.
Tocofersolan is used as a vitamin E supplement or to treat vitamin E deficiency in individuals who cannot absorb fats due to disease.[3] On 24 July 2009 the European Medicines Agency approved tocofersolan under the trade name Vedrop 50 mg/ml oral solution for the treatment of vitamin E deficiency due to digestive malabsorption in paediatric patients with congenital or hereditary chronic cholestasis, from birth (in term newborns) to 16 or 18 years of age (depending on the region). |
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