Is Tocopherol vegetarian?
Tocopherol
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin. Natural-source Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) is primarily extracted from vegetable oils such as soybean, sunflower, or wheat germ oil. It is widely used in cosmetics, food, and dietary supplements as an antioxidant.
| Also known as | .alpha.-tocopherol, 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol, d-Alpha-Tocopherol, dl-Alpha-Tocopherol, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural vitamin E extract, Tocopherol-Rich Extract, Tocopherols concentrate, Vitamin E, Vitamin E rich extract |
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| INCI name | Tocopherol |
| E number | E306 |
| CAS number | 1406-66-2 |
| EC number | 200-412-2 |
| CosIng ID | 80273 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
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