Vitamin E Tocotrienols

Vitamin E Tocotrienols (CAS 6829-55-6) are members of the broader vitamin E family, distinguished from the more common tocopherols by the presence of three double bonds in their isoprenoid side chain. Sourced primarily from palm oil, rice bran, and annatto, tocotrienols are traded as standardised concentrates — typically specified at 70%, 80%, or higher total tocotrienol content — and are recognised as functionally distinct ingredients within the nutraceutical, food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical supply chains. As antioxidants and stabilisers, tocotrienols serve to protect lipid-rich formulations and biological matrices from oxidative degradation. Under EU Regulation 432/2012, vitamin E carries authorised health claims stating that it contributes to the normal protection of cells from oxidative stress — a consideration relevant to product positioning for B2B customers formulating within compliant labelling frameworks. These claims apply at nutritionally significant intake levels and should be referenced only in accordance with applicable EU food law.

In food and nutrition applications, tocotrienols function as natural antioxidants for edible oils, bakery fats, and functional food matrices. The compound is listed under Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC as "tocotrienol tocopherol," confirming its authorised status as a vitamin source in food supplements marketed within the EU. Formulators requiring potency alignment should note that activity is typically expressed in alpha-tocopherol equivalents (alpha-TE); 1 mg d-alpha-tocopherol equals 1.49 IU as a reference benchmark. For nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers, tocotrienols are available as oil concentrates, soft-gel-ready liquids, and spray-dried or encapsulated powders to suit diverse dosage formats including capsules, softgels, and powder blends. Material sourced from annatto offers a tocopherol-free tocotrienol profile, which is of particular interest to formulators seeking to standardise solely on delta- and gamma-tocotrienol content.

In personal care and cosmetics, tocotrienol-rich fractions are incorporated into emollient systems, facial serums, and anti-ageing formulations where lipid-phase antioxidant protection is required. Their compatibility with a range of carrier oils and emulsified systems makes them a practical choice for cosmetic chemists working across water-in-oil and oil-in-water platforms. Pharmaceutical and healthcare applications may call for material meeting more stringent purity and documentation requirements. SoleChem supplies tocotrienols with full technical and regulatory documentation, including Certificates of Analysis, safety data sheets, and origin declarations, to support GMP-compliant procurement processes.

SoleChem offers Vitamin E Tocotrienols in standard bulk packaging of 25 kg drums, with smaller 1–5 kg quantities available for development and trialling purposes. Custom packaging configurations can be discussed upon request. Contact our technical sales team for specifications, batch documentation, and lead times.