Vitamin E Delta-Tocopherol

Delta-tocopherol (CAS 119-13-1), listed as E309, is a naturally occurring member of the vitamin E family sourced primarily from vegetable oils.

Where is Vitamin E Delta-Tocopherol used?

• Food: extends shelf life of oils, fats and fat-containing products by inhibiting rancidity
• Feed: preserves oxidative quality of feed ingredients and supports antioxidant status in livestock nutrition
• Cosmetics: used in skin creams, serums and hair care products where lipid oxidation would compromise stability
• Pharmaceuticals: antioxidant excipient in oil-based drug delivery systems and softgel formulations
• It functions as an antioxidant in food, feed, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Good to know: Compared to alpha-tocopherol, its stronger antioxidant activity in certain lipid matrices.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade and feed-grade specifications; some material compliant with FCC or Ph. Eur. standards
• Bulk supply in drums or IBC containers
• Concentration levels vary depending on source material and extraction process