D-alpha Tocopherol is the naturally occurring form of Vitamin E and a fat-soluble vitamin widely used in dietary supplements, nutritional products, fortified foods, cosmetics and personal care formulations.

Also known as Natural Vitamin E, D-alpha Vitamin E and RRR-alpha-Tocopherol, D-alpha Tocopherol is the naturally occurring stereoisomer of alpha-tocopherol. It is commonly selected for formulations that require a natural-source Vitamin E ingredient.

CAS No.: 59-02-9
Molecular Formula: C29H50O2
Molecular Weight: 430.71 g/mol

Compared with synthetic DL-alpha-tocopherol, natural D-alpha-tocopherol has a different stereochemical profile and higher Vitamin E activity by weight.

🌿 Product Highlights

• 🌱 Natural-source Vitamin E

• 💊 Suitable for dietary supplements and nutraceuticals

• 🥤 Suitable for functional and fortified foods

• 🧴 Used in cosmetics and personal care

• 🧪 Free, non-esterified form of alpha-tocopherol

• 💧 Oil-soluble ingredient

• ⭐ Available in different potency grades

• 🌎 Suitable for customers in USA, Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia

D-alpha Tocopherol is particularly suitable for applications where manufacturers want to use natural Vitamin E rather than synthetic DL-alpha-tocopherol.

🔬 D-alpha Tocopherol Specifications

Note: Exact potency, assay, appearance and other quality parameters depend on the specific grade. Please contact us for the latest COA and TDS.

💊 Applications of D-alpha Tocopherol

1. Dietary Supplements

D-alpha Tocopherol is widely used as a natural Vitamin E ingredient in nutritional and supplement products.

Typical applications include:

• 💊 Vitamin E softgels

• 💊 Vitamin E capsules

• 💊 Multivitamin formulations

• 🧬 Nutraceutical products

• 🥤 Liquid supplements

• 🍬 Gummies

• 🌿 Natural health products

Alpha-tocopherol is the form of Vitamin E recognized as meeting human nutritional requirements. Natural Vitamin E is commonly identified as d-alpha-tocopherol.

2. Functional & Fortified Foods

D-alpha Tocopherol can be used as a Vitamin E source in food and nutritional formulations.

Potential applications include:

• 🥛 Nutritional beverages

• 🥣 Fortified foods

• 🍫 Nutrition bars

• 🥤 Powdered nutrition products

• 🌾 Food premixes

• 🧃 Functional beverages

For food manufacturers, the free tocopherol form can be considered when the formulation requires a natural-source, oil-soluble Vitamin E ingredient.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

D-alpha Tocopherol is also used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

Common applications include:

• 🧴 Face creams

• 🧴 Body lotions

• 💧 Serums

• 💄 Skin-care products

• ☀️ Sun-care formulations

• 🧼 Personal-care products

• 💆 Hair-care formulations

Vitamin E ingredients are widely incorporated into cosmetic formulations because of their antioxidant properties and compatibility with oil-based systems.

🌱 D-alpha Tocopherol vs. DL-alpha Tocopherol

The distinction between D-alpha and DL-alpha is important when sourcing Vitamin E.

Natural Vitamin E and synthetic Vitamin E differ in their stereochemical composition. The naturally occurring RRR-alpha-tocopherol form has greater biological activity by weight than synthetic all-rac-alpha-tocopherol.

🔎 Looking for Natural Vitamin E?

If your formulation specifically requires D-alpha Tocopherol / RRR-alpha-Tocopherol, please contact us with your required potency and application.

🧪 D-alpha Tocopherol vs. D-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate

Although the two ingredients are closely related, they are not the same product.

👉 D-alpha Tocopherol is the free form, while D-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate is the acetate ester of natural alpha-tocopherol.

If your formulation requires higher oxidative stability, D-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate may be considered instead.

💡 Why Use D-alpha Tocopherol?

🌿 Natural Vitamin E

D-alpha Tocopherol provides the naturally occurring RRR-alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin E.

💊 Suitable for Nutritional Products

It can be incorporated into a wide range of Vitamin E supplements and nutritional formulations.

🧴 Oil-Soluble

Its oil-soluble nature makes it suitable for oil-based formulations, softgels and other lipid-containing products.

🧪 Flexible Formulation

Different potency grades can be selected according to the requirements of the final product.

📋 Product Documents  & Downloads

Need more technical information before purchasing?

Download the available product documents below or contact us for the latest specifications.

• COA - D-alpha Tocopherol.pdf

• MSDS-D-alpha Tocopherol.pdf

• TDS-D-alpha Tocopherol.pdf

🌎 D-alpha Tocopherol Supplier for Global Markets

We supply D-alpha Tocopherol / Natural Vitamin E for customers in the USA, Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Our supply can support:

• Vitamin manufacturers

• Nutraceutical companies

• Food ingredient distributors

• Supplement manufacturers

• Cosmetic ingredient distributors

• Personal-care formulators

Whether you need natural Vitamin E for supplements, food fortification or cosmetic formulations, contact us with your required specification and quantity.

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