Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate
α-Tocopherol, succinate, α-Tocopheryl acid succinate, (+)-α-Tocopheryl succinate, (+)-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACID SUCCINATE
- CAS
- 4345-03-3
- EC
- 224-403-8
- Sectors
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Food & Nutrition
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate (CAS 4345-03-3; EC 224-403-8) is the succinic acid ester of d-alpha-tocopherol; molecular formula C₃₃H₅₄O₅, MW 530.78 g/mol. White to off-white crystalline solid; melting point 76–77 °C; density ~0.70 g/cm³; practically insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and organic solvents. Authorised as a Vitamin E source under Directive 2002/46/EC and Regulation (EC) 1925/2006; EU health claims (Reg. 432/2012) recognise its contribution to normal cell protection from oxidative stress.
SoleChem, an ISO 9001:2015 certified chemical supplier based in Türkiye, delivers Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate (CAS 4345-03-3) to customers in more than 40 countries.
Vitamin E D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate
Applications
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements: stable ester-form Vitamin E for capsules, tablets, powders.
- Food Fortification: authorised under EC Reg. 1925/2006 for fortified foods, beverages.
- Pharmaceuticals: non-oily, free-flowing Vitamin E for solid oral dosage forms.
- Cosmetics: lipid-soluble antioxidant supporting oxidative stability in topical formulations.
- Animal Feed & Premixes: moisture-resistant Vitamin E for feed premixes and compound feed.
Safety & Risks
Not classified as hazardous under GHS. Low acute toxicity; standard laboratory PPE recommended. Avoid dust inhalation. Store in sealed containers away from heat, moisture and direct light.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg fibre drums or cartons; 1–5 kg cartons available for small lots. Store cool, dry and away from light.