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Brand: Vitamin E TPGS, Eastman Vitamin E TPGS, NF-TPGS
TPGS, or d-α-Tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate, is a water-soluble derivative of natural vitamin E. It functions as a non-ionic surfactant, emulsifier, and absorption enhancer, commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations to improve the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. TPGS is generally regarded as safe and is approved by the FDA for use in various drug products.
Used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations to enhance drug solubility and absorption.
Outcome:
None reported
Mechanism:
N/A
Outcome:
Increased absorption
Mechanism:
Improved solubilization and micellarization
Outcome:
Potential altered absorption
Mechanism:
Competition for absorption sites
Most likely new formulation: Incorporation into nanocarrier systems for targeted drug delivery (2025, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and safety profile, TPGS is expected to remain a widely used excipient with low regulatory risk.
Excipient, Surfactant, Emulsifier, Absorption Enhancer
Vitamin E derivative