Dl-alpha-tocopherol | 10191-41-0
Cas No :
10191-41-0
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
430.72
Molecular Formula :
C29H50O2
Boiling Point :
208 - 210 °c
Melting Point :
2.5 - 3.5 °c
Solubility :
Chloroform (slightly), Methanol (slightly)
Description :
Overview of DL-alpha-Tocopherol
The synthetic racemic version of Vitamin E is used as a nutritional supplement, antioxidant, and as an excipient for pharmaceuticals. The substance is known for its potent antioxidant power and vital function in protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage. DL-alpha Tocopherol is extensively used in nutritional supplementation, pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, and food preservation applications.
The compound is a transparent yellow-amber viscous oil with a distinct light smell. Its chroman-based ring system, which includes the phytyl chain side chain, gives it distinctive antioxidant qualities by scavenging radicals.
The products that are related to it include D-alpha-Tocopherol (natural), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Succinate, and various Vitamin E types utilised in both pharmaceutical and nutritional uses. It can be used in conjunction with Dimethyl Carbonate in specific manufacturing processes.
The applications of DL-alpha Tocopherol
Nutritional Supplement
- It is used in diet supplements as a source of Vitamin E
- In multivitamin formulations, HTML0 is used.
- Utilised in antioxidant supplement blends
- It is a heart supplement for health
- Utilised in immune-support formulations
- It is a nutritional ingredient that fights ageing. products
Pharma Applications
- It is used as an antioxidant stabiliser in formulations
- Used in drug delivery systems based on lipids
- Used in soft gelatin capsule formulations
- In parenteral nutrition, HTML0 is used to help the child.
- Utilised in pharmaceutical topical formulations
- It is used to safeguard oxidation-sensitive APIs
Food & Cosmetic Applications
- It is used as an antioxidant to preserve foods
- Used in serums and cosmetic moisturisers
- It is used in formulations for sunscreen
- Used to products for hair care
- It is used in skin protection treatment
- Used in cosmetics for anti-ageing formulations
Safety and Handbook Guidelines for Handling
- Do not inhale mist or vapour
- Wear gloves and appropriate clothing when handling
- Keep away from ignition sources
- Keep in tightly sealed containers, away from heat and light
- Guard against oxidation by keeping it under the protection of an inert gas
- Use the COA as well as the MSDS directions completely
Where to Buy DL-alpha-Tocopherol?
DL-alpha-Tocopherol Manufacturer
ChemicalBull supplies high-purity DL-alpha-Tocopherol, meeting pharmaceutical (USP/EP), food-grade, and cosmetic quality standards.
DL-alpha-Tocopherol Supplier & Distributor
- Available in bulk packing for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic use
- Multiple potency options available
- Pharmaceutical and food-grade options
- COA, MSDS, and regulatory documents provided
MSDS
Includes detailed safety instructions, hazard identification, and storage guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is DL-alpha-Tocopherol used for?
Used as a vitamin E supplement, an antioxidant in foods and cosmetics, a pharmaceutical formulation stabiliser, and in lipid-based drug delivery. -
What is the molecular formula?
Chemical formula: C₂₉H₅₀O₂ with molecular weight 430.71 g/mol. -
What is the difference between DL and D-alpha-Tocopherol?
D-alpha-Tocopherol is the natural form (higher bioactivity); DL is a synthetic racemic mixture (lower biological potency per gram but cost-effective).
ChemicalBull supplies Dl-alpha-tocopherol across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.