1. Basic information of Vitamin E

Vitamin E (CAS no. 10191-41-0) has other synonyms of DL-alpha-Tocopherol, 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol and so on. The Molecular Formula of Vitamin E is C₂₉H₅₀O₂ and Molecular Weight of Vitamin E 430.71, and it is a group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include both tocopherols and tocotrienols.

Vitamin E (dl-alpha-Tocopherol) is one oily and viscous liquid with no odour and no taste. When comes to the Vitamin E solubility, it is soluble in diethyl ether, acetone while insoluble in cold water, and it is reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, and alkalis, so you should keep it in the cool, dry and well-ventilated place, away from heat, light, air, and incompatible materials.



2. Vitamin E synthesis

As to the Vitamin E production, it could be produced through many different ways, and one common way is as below: Firstly, prepare the raw material of 1,2,4-trimethyl-Benzene, and then go through the following list of reaction like iodization, nitration, deoxidation, oxidization to obtain 2,3,5 trimethyl benzoquinone; Secondly, have the reduction and then have condensation with phytol; Finally, you will get the final product of Vitamin E.

3. Vitamin E Manufacturer

Above is one Vitamin E manufacturing method, and there are also many other production ways. In China, there are many experienced Vitamin E Manufacturers, such as Hangzhou Toyond Biotech, Zhejiang Nhu Company, Hubei xinweibang chemical and so on. If you want to know more Vitamin E producing methods, you could refer to these producers for more information. And these leading Vitamin E producers could also provide you high quality Vitamin E with good price.