Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
CAS Number: 1406-66-2
Mixed tocopherols (E306) are natural antioxidants extracted from vegetable oils (soybean, sunflower, palm), comprising alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol isomers. High-gamma/delta fractions offer superior antioxidant efficacy in fats, oils, and fat-containing foods. They protect against lipid oxidation, rancidity, and off-flavor development. Available in oil, powder, and water-dispersible forms with tocopherol concentrations of 50–95%.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Reddish-brown viscous oil or powder |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| acid value (mg KOH/g) | ≤2.0 |
| total tocopherols (%) | ≥50 (standard) or ≥95 (high purity) |
| gamma + delta tocopherol (%) | ≥60 (of total tocopherols) |
Applications
- Edible oils and fats oxidative stability improvement
- Snack foods, nuts, and nut butters rancidity prevention
- Vitamin E fortification in foods and supplements
- Infant formula lipid stabilization
- Pet food and animal feed antioxidant
Key Features
- Natural-origin lipid antioxidant preferred in clean-label formulations
- High gamma/delta fraction delivers superior antioxidant power in oils
- Available in oil-soluble and water-dispersible forms
- EU E306 approved, GRAS status, non-GMO grades available
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CAS Number
1406-66-2
Category
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