OriginDerived from plant-based vitamin E (tocopherol), typically sourced from vegetable oils like soybean or sunflower. Produced through esterification of tocopherol with succinic acid via chemical synthesis.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
Solubility less than 0.1 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C33H54O5
Mol. Weight
530.80
CAS #
4345-03-3, 17407-37-3
Form
Liquid
State
D-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate is a white powder. (NTP, 1992)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
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