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alpha-Tocopherol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | alpha-Tocopherol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Vitamin E;alpha-Tocopherol;5,7,8-Trimethyltocol |
| Chinese name | α-生育酚 |
| Chinese synonyms | 维生素E;α-维生素E;生育酚 |
| Chemical category | Vitamins |
| CAS No. | 59-02-9 |
| EINECS No. | 200-412-2 |
| Molecular formula | C29H50O2 |
| Molecular weight | 430.71 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥96.0%; specific rotation ≥+24°; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
Pale yellow to amber viscous oil, fat-soluble vitamin, strong antioxidant
Application scenarios
Food antioxidant and nutrition fortifier, pharmaceutical vitamin E supplement, feed additive, cosmetic antioxidant