Natural Vitamin E (D-alpha-Tocopherol)
Chemical Name
Tocopherol
CAS Number
59-02-9
Molecular Formula
C29H50O2
Molecular Weight
430.71
Molecular Structure
Packing
25kg/drum
Storage
Keep sealed and protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place.
Application
Used as nutritional supplements or nutritional fortifiers.
Items
Specification
Appearance
Amber, viscous oil
Taste
Mild, characteristic
Oder
Typical vegetable oil
Specific gravity at 25℃
0.95
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, fats and vegetable oils, Insoluble in water.
Conversion Factor
1 mg d-alpha-tocopherol = 1.49 IU Vitamin E
Vitamin E content
≥ 873mg/g as d-alpha-tocopherol
Potency
≥ 1300 IU/g
Acid Value
≤ 2.0mg KOH/g
Acidity
≤ 1.0ml 0.10N NaOH/g
Specific Rotation [α]d25
≥ +24°
Color, Gardner Units
≤ 10
Lead (Pb)
≤ 2.0 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)
≤ 1.0 ppm
Arsenic (As)
≤ 3.0 ppm
Mercury (Hg)
Heavy Metals
≤ 10.0 ppm
Sulfated Ash
≤ 0.1%
Standard plate count
≤ 1000 CFU/g
Yeast and Molds
≤ 100 CFU/g
Coliform
Salmonella, per 100g
Negative
E.coil, per 40g
Staph aureus, per 3g
Standard
In House