D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)

The RRR-form of natural vitamin E with the highest biological activity of all vitamin E forms. Worldbestve supplies d-alpha-tocopherol from 1000 to 1490 IU/g, d-alpha content up to 96.0%, FSSC 22000 and Non-GMO IP certified.

CAS: 59-02-9 | RRR-form | Specific rotation ≥ +24° | Light yellow to brownish-red, clear oily liquid

D-Alpha-Tocopherol at a Glance

PropertyWorldbestve Specification
CAS Number59-02-9
FormClear oily liquid (oil) / powder (500 IU)
Grades (IU/g)1000, 1043 (70%), 1100, 1300, 1340 (90%), 1350, 1430 (96%), 1490
d-alpha Content67.15% – 96.0%
Specific Rotation≥ +24° (natural identification)
d-alpha in Tocopherols (by weight)≥ 95%
PAH4 / Benzo[a]pyrene≤ 10 ppb / ≤ 2.0 ppb (EU compliant)
Heavy Metals (Pb / As / Cd / Hg)≤ 2 / 2 / 1 / 0.1 mg/kg
StandardsGB 1886.233-2016, FCC, USP, EP
CertificationsFSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Non-GMO IP, Kosher, Halal
Shelf Life24 months (nitrogen-blanketed, cool & dry)
MOQ10 kg (samples & trial orders supported)

Available Grades

d-alpha-tocopherol oil grades and corresponding d-alpha content.

GradeIU/gd-α ContentPackaging
WB-10001000≥ 67.15%10/20/50/190/200 kg; 900/950 kg IBC
WB-1043 (70%)1043≥ 70.0%10/20/50/190/200 kg; 900/950 kg IBC
WB-11001100≥ 73.83%10/20/50/190/200 kg; 900/950 kg IBC
WB-13001300≥ 87.25%10/20/50/190/200 kg; 900/950 kg IBC
WB-1340 (90%)1340≥ 90.0%10/20/50/190/200 kg; 900/950 kg IBC
WB-13501350≥ 90.6%10/20/50/190/200 kg; 900/950 kg IBC
WB-1430 (96%)1430≥ 96.0%10/20/50/190/200 kg; 900/950 kg IBC
WB-Powder 500 IU500≥ 33.5% (powder)25 kg fiber drum (foil bag)
Standards: GB 1886.233-2016 FCC USP EP
Oil Datasheet (PDF) Powder Datasheet (PDF)

Why Natural D-Alpha-Tocopherol

The form, the activity, and how to verify it.

Natural vitamin E occurs in eight forms — four tocopherols (α, β, γ, δ) and four tocotrienols. Among them, d-alpha-tocopherol (RRR-form) carries the highest vitamin E biological activity and is the reference standard against which all others are measured.

Natural d-alpha-tocopherol is about 3.5× more bioavailable than synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol (all-rac form). The single most reliable laboratory check for "natural" is specific rotation ≥ +24° — synthetic material sits near 0°. A Certificate of Analysis without this value, or with a near-zero value, is not natural d-alpha.

Worldbestve extracts d-alpha-tocopherol from vegetable-oil deodorizer distillate using molecular distillation, with a proprietary PAHs removal step that keeps polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons below EU limits. The company's natural d-alpha production capacity ranks first in China.

Typical Applications

D-Alpha-Tocopherol is used wherever potency, stability, and a natural claim matter.

ApplicationRoleNotes
Food fortificationNutrient & antioxidantAdd to fat/oil phase; 0.01%–0.05% typical
Nutraceuticals / supplementsActive vitamin ESoftgels, tablets, powders; 1490 IU/g for high-potency
Cosmetics & personal careAntioxidant & skin activeProtects oils from rancidity; clean-label claim
PharmaceuticalsActive / stabilizerMeets USP / EP; low impurity profile
Animal nutritionVitamin E sourceSupports immunity & feed stability

Buyer FAQ

What is the difference between natural d-alpha-tocopherol and synthetic vitamin E?

Natural d-alpha-tocopherol is the RRR-form extracted from vegetable oils and has the highest biological activity of any vitamin E form. It shows a specific rotation of at least +24 degrees and is about 3.5 times more bioavailable than synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol (all-rac form), which sits near 0 degrees rotation. For a natural claim, the COA must show specific rotation ≥ +24°.

What grades of d-alpha-tocopherol does Worldbestve supply?

Worldbestve supplies natural d-alpha-tocopherol oil in grades 1000, 1043 (70%), 1100, 1300, 1340 (90%), 1350, 1430 (96%) and 1490 IU/g, corresponding to d-alpha content from 67.15% up to 96.0%, plus a 500 IU d-alpha powder. All grades are FSSC 22000 and Non-GMO IP certified.

What is the specific rotation requirement for natural vitamin E?

For a genuine natural claim, d-alpha-tocopherol must show a specific rotation of at least +24 degrees (GB 1886.233-2016 / USP method). Synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol is near 0 degrees. A COA without this value, or with a near-zero value, means the material is not natural d-alpha.

Is Worldbestve d-alpha-tocopherol Non-GMO and what certifications does it hold?

Yes. Worldbestve d-alpha-tocopherol is Non-GMO IP (identity preserved). The site is certified to FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000, and the product also meets Kosher, Halal, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements. PAHs levels comply with EU limits (PAH4 ≤ 10 ppb, benzo[a]pyrene ≤ 2.0 ppb).

What is the minimum order quantity and shelf life?

Minimum order quantity is 10 kg, with samples and small trial orders supported. Shelf life is 24 months when stored in tightly closed containers, cool and dry, protected from heat, light and oxygen (nitrogen-blanketed packaging is used).

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