Product Name: DL-Alpha Tocopherol

Alias: DL-α-Tocopherol; DL-alpha-Tocopherol; ALPHA-DL-TOCOPHEROL; 5,7,8-TRIMETHYLTOCOL; ALL-RAC-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL; (2S)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4S,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol; (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol

CAS No.: 10191-41-0

EINECS No.: 233-466-0

Molecular Formula: C29H50O2

Molecular Weight: 430.71

Brief Introduction:

DL-α-Tocopherol, the chemical name is (2S)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4S,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol or (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol, also known as vitamin E alcohol, is a class of compounds that mainly exhibits vitamin E activity.

Because its vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 in experiments on reproductive factors in rats, it was named "tocopherol". Found in edible oils, fruits, vegetables and grains, it is a fat-soluble vitamin and an important antioxidant. Similar substances of DL-α-tocopherol include: d-α-tocopherol; d-α-tocopherol ester; dl-α-tocopherol ester; d-α-tocopherol hydrogen succinate; dl-hydrogen succinate α-Tocopherol ester; β-tocopherol; γ-tocopherol; δ-tocopherol, all of them have the physiological activity of vitamin E, among which DL-α-tocopherol has the greatest activity and the strongest antioxidant capacity.

Specifications of our DL-alpha-Tocopherol [Vitamin E(all-rac-α-Tocopherol)]:

Test Items		Test Methods	Specifications
Appearance		Visual	Slightly yellow to amber, clear, viscous oil
Identification		E307/JECFA/GB	Meets the requirements
Chromaticity		ASTM	Not more than 4.0
Refractive Index		E307/JECFA/GB	1.503 ~ 1.507
Specific Absorption		E307/JECFA/GB	72 ~ 76
Acidity		USP/FCC/JECFA/GB	Not more than 1.0mL
Related Substances	Impurity A	EP	Not more than 0.5%
	Impurity B	EP	Not more than 1.5%
	Sum of impurities C and D	EP	Not more than 1.0%
	Any other impurity	EP	Not more than 0.25%
	Total impurities	EP	Not more than 2.5%
Assay (GC)		EP/USP	96.0% ~ 102.0%
Residue on Ignition		E307/JECFA/GB	Not more than 0.1%
Arsenic (As)		ChP	Not more than 1 ppm
Lead (Pb)		E307/JECFA/FCC/GB	Not more than 2 mg/kg
Residual Solvents (Diethyl carbonate)		In-house	Not more than 5000 ppm
Microbial Limit Test	Moulds & Yeasts Count	GB 4789.15	Not more than 100 CFU/g
	Aerobic Plate Count	GB 4789.2	Not more than 1000 CFU/g
	Coliforms	GB 4789.3	Less than 3.0 MPN/g
	Salmonella	GB 4789.4	Negative/25g
	Escherichia coli	GB 4789.38	Less than 10 CFU/g
	Staphylococcus aureus	GB 4789.10	Negative/25g

Test Standard:
EP/USP/FCC/JECFA/E307/GB

Main Functions:

♔ Vitamin E is a highly effective antioxidant that protects cell membranes from free radical damage and protects blood vessels, heart, breasts, eyes, skin, glands and other organs. This can prevent a variety of chronic diseases, such as breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, rectal cancer, etc.;
♔ Promote protein renewal and synthesis, which can promote wound healing;
♔ Promote the proliferation of capillaries and small blood vessels, improve peripheral blood circulation, and increase the supply of oxygen to tissues, thereby creating good nutritional conditions for ulcer healing;
♔ Related to reproductive function and sperm production, preventing miscarriage, infertility, and maintaining ovaries;
♔ Protect red blood cell membranes and prevent hemolytic anemia;
♔ Whitening and freckle removal, hair care, sun protection and skin care;
♔ Improve immune function and delay aging;
♔ Inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori and reduce the recurrence rate of ulcers after healing.

Packaging:
20kg/drum, 190kg/drum or according to the specific requirements from customers.

Storage Conditions:
Preserved in unopened original containers in a cool dry place before using; kept away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

Shelf Life:
24 months if stored under above mentioned conditions.