Density0.950 (254 c)
Tocopherol Content mg/g (as Mixed tocopherols)700 as mixed tocopherols
Tocopherol Content mg/g (as Mixed tocopherols)700 mixed (20% alpha max.)
AppearanceClear, brownish red viscous oil
TasteMild Characteristic
SolubleSoluble in ethanol,ether,acetone,fats and vegetable oils, insoluble in water
d-alpha tocopherol,% of total20.0 Maximum
d-beta tocopherol, mg/g50.0 max
d-delta tocopherol, mg/g100 min
OdorTypical vegetable oil
Identification TestPasses NF and FCC tests
Heavy MetalsMaximum 10 ppm
d-gama topopherol, mg/g420 min
Specific Rotation, [Alpha] d25Minimum +20 ยฐ
Color, GardnerMaximum 13
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point2.5-3.5 c
Molecular weight430.79
Solubilityoils, fats, acetone, alcohol, chloroform, ether
Boiling Point200-220 c