Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopherol
Vitamin E Alpha-Tocopherol
- CAS
- 59-02-9
- EC
- 200-412-2
- Food Code
- E307
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Animal Nutrition
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopherol (CAS 59-02-9) is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin of the tocopherol class, supplied as a clear light yellow oil that is insoluble in water and used as an antioxidant in foods, cosmetics, supplements, pharmaceuticals for deficiency treatment, animal feed and plastics as a stabilizer. Density 0.95 g/cm³, boiling point 200°C (decomposes), soluble in fats and organics, insoluble in water; antioxidant vitamin.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C29H50O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 430.71 g/mol |
| Appearance | light yellow liquid |
| Form | oil |
| Color | clear yellow |
| Odor | lt. yel. to red visc. oil, nearly odorless |
| Melting point | 2-3 °C |
| Boiling point | 210 °C @ Press: 0.1 Torr |
| Density | 0.95 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Water solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Flash point | 253 °C |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29362800 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopherol
Applications
Used as antioxidant in foods and cosmetics; supplement for skin and heart health; in pharmaceuticals for deficiency treatment; in feed for animals; in plastics as stabilizer.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity, GRAS; may cause skin irritation or gastrointestinal upset in high doses. Combustible; avoid strong oxidizers. Use PPE; stable but oxidizes in air.
Packaging
In 25kg drums with nitrogen flushing for oxidation prevention; store in cool, dark places per ECHA recommendations.