Natural Vitamin E Oil

Synonyms

alpha Tocopherol; d-alpha tocopheryl acetate; d-alpha tocopheryl succinate; α-tocopherol; d-α-tocopheryl acetate; d-α-tocopheryl succinate; (2R)-2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)]-6-chromanol

Technical Data

CAS Number: 59-02-9 (alpha Tocopherol)
Molecular Formula: C₂₉H₅₀O₂ (alpha Tocopherol)
Molecular Weight: 430.71 (alpha Tocopherol)
EC Number: 200-412-2 (alpha Tocopherol)

Natural Vitamin E Oil (1000 IU) USP

ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
Description	A Yellow to Yellowish brown, clear and viscous liquid, having a faint characteristic odor.
Identification A	Red to orange color development (USP)
Identification B	Specific Rotation not less than +24°(USP)
Identification C	GC retention time of the major peak(USP)
Gardener Index	4 - 7.5
Acidity	1.0 ml/g Max (USP)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	10 ppm Max.
Arsenic	1 ppm Max.
Assay	67.1 % Min. of d-alpha Tocopherol (USP)
Residual Solvents	USP<467> only Class 2 Solvents
Benzo(a)pyrene	Not more than 1.0 ppb

Natural Vitamin E Oil (1100 IU) USP

ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
Description	Conforms to USP
Identification A	Conforms to USP
Identification B	+24° Min.
Identification C	Conforms to USP
Acidity	1.0 mL/g Max.
Heavy Metals	10 ppm Max.
Arsenic	1 ppm Max.
Assay	80.9 % Min.
Organic Volatile Impurities	There is no potential for specific toxic solvents to be present.

Natural Vitamin E Oil (1300 IU) USP

ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
Description	A yellow to yellowish brown, clear and viscous liquid, having a faint characteristic odor
Identification (A)	Red to orange color development (USP)
Identification (B)	Specific Rotation NLT +24° (USP)
Identification (C)	GC Retention time of the major peak (USP)
Gardner Index	5 – 9
Acidity	NMT 1.0 ml/g (USP)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	NMT 10 ppm
Arsenic	NMT 1 ppm
Assay	NLT 87.3% of d-α-Tocopherol (USP)
Benzo (a) Pyrene	NMT 1.0 ppb
Residual Solvents	USP <467> only class 2 solvents within limit

Molecular Structure

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About

Vitamin E exists in eight different forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherols and tocotrienols) each of which has slightly different activity in the body. Even though there are 8 forms of Vitamin E, the most biologically active form of the vitamin is called alpha-tocopherol. Alpha-tocopherol is considered the active form because it is the preferred form of vitamin E transported and used by the liver.

Natural Vitamin E is generally labeled d-alpha tocopherol, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, or d-alpha tocopheryl succinate but can sometimes appear as mixed tocopherols (mixed tocopherols, the most desirable of vitamin E forms, contain not only d-alpha tocopherol but natural mixtures of beta, gamma, and delta tocopherols).

Due to its molecular structure, natural vitamin E is much better absorbed in the body. Specific transport proteins in the liver tend to bind better to natural vitamin E, allowing it to be transported to other tissues in the body to be used for important functions, including as an anti-oxidant.

Because of its ability to quench free radicals, Vitamin E is consider a protector and healer for the body. Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant, and an excellent moisturizing and rejuvenating ingredient. Studies have shown that Vitamin E reduces UV-induced erythema, edema, sunburn cell formation, and lipid peroxidation. Clinical improvements in the visible signs of skin aging (skin wrinkling) have been documented as well.