dl- α -TOCOPHEROL
Prepared at the 30th JECFA (1986), published in FNP 37 (1986) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st
JECFA (2003). A group ADI of 0.15-2 mg/kg bw for dl-α-tocopherol and d-α-tocopherol, concentrate, singly or in combination, was established at the
30th JECFA (1986).
SYNONYMS Vitamin E; INS No. 307c
DEFINITION
Chemical names dl-5,7,8-Trimethyltocol, dl-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4',8',12'- trimethyltridecyl)-6-chromanol
C.A.S. number No single definite C.A.S. number is for this substance. No. 59-02-9 is for vitamin E, 1406-18-4 is for alpha-tocopherol, 2074-53-5 is for all-rac-alphatocopherol, and 10191-40-0 is for racemic-alpha-tocopherol synthesized from natural phytol or its derivative.
Chemical formula C29H50O2
Formula weight 430.71
Assay Not less than 96% and not more than 102%
DESCRIPTION Slightly yellow to amber, nearly odourless, clear, viscous oil (It oxidizes and darkens in air and on exposure to light.)
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant
