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Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopherol
CAS Number
10191-41-0
EC Number
233-466-0
E Number
E307
What is Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopherol?
DL-alpha-tocopherol (CAS 10191-41-0), also known as Vitamin E, is the synthetic racemic form of alpha-tocopherol produced through chemical synthesis rather than natural extraction.
Where is Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopherol used?
- Food and nutrition: prevents rancidity in oils, fats and fortified foods; Vitamin E source in dietary supplements and functional foods
- Pharmaceuticals: active ingredient and excipient in soft gel capsules, emulsions and topical formulations
- Personal care: protects lipid-based ingredients in creams, serums and hair care products
- Plastics and polymers: antioxidant stabilizer in polyolefin compounds
- Animal nutrition: Vitamin E supplementation in feed programs
- It protects sensitive materials from oxidative degradation during storage and processing.
Commercial specifications
- Potency expressed in IU/g or mg/g
Other Names (Synonyms)
DL-alpha-tocopherol|Ephanyl|alpha-Tocopherol, DL-|Vitamin E DL-alpha|DL-5,7,8-trimethyltocol|7QWA1RIO01|6-Chromanol, 2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-|dl-α-Tocopherol
What are the physical properties of Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopherol?
Melting Point 94-94.5 °C
Boiling Point 190 °C @ Press: 0.1 Torr
Density 0.950 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 240°C
Color Colourless to Dark Yellow
Odor Bland
Form Pale yellow oil
Water Solubility Miscible with chloroform, vegetable oils, ether, acetone and alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Vapor Pressure <1 hPa ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.506
pH 7 (20°C, 50g/L in H2O, slurry)
Log P 12.2 at 25℃
How is Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopherol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Vitamin E DL-Alpha-Tocopherol?
HS Code 29362800
UN Number 1230
Packing Group II
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 1