| Synonyms | |
| Definition | Product obtained by the vacuum steam distillation of edible vegetable oil products, comprising concentrated tocopherols and tocotrienols Contains tocopherols such as d-α-, d-β-, d-γ- and d-δ-tocopherols |
| Einecs | |
| Chemical name | |
| Chemical formula | |
| Molecular weight | 430,71 (d-α-tocopherol) |
| Assay | Content not less than 34 % of total tocopherols |
| Description | Brownish red to red, clear, viscous oil having a mild, characteristic odour and taste. May show a slight separation of wax-like constituents in microcrystalline form |
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| By suitable gas liquid chromatographic method | |
| Specific rotation | [α]D 20 not less than + 20° |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. Soluble in ethanol. Miscible in ether |
| Purity | |
| Sulphated ash | Not more than 0,1 % |
| Arsenic | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |