Typical dose

100-400 IU daily

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage. It is essential for immune function and skin health, and it may help in the prevention of chronic diseases by neutralizing free radicals. This specific form, alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride, is a stable derivative of Vitamin E that is often used in dietary supplements and cosmetic formulations.

How much to take

Typical amount
100-400 IU daily
Suggested range
15-1000 IU daily

Potential benefits

Benefits linked to this supplement form:

Things to watch for

Possible side effects linked to this form:

Health goals

Needs and goals this form may help with:

Other forms of Vitamin E

Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:

Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (delta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (delta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (gamma tocopherol)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vitamin E (tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin E Oil
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Chemical ID (CAS)

59-02-9

Physical properties

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride) is typically a yellow to amber viscous liquid that is soluble in oils and fats but insoluble in water.

How it’s made

Vitamin E is typically extracted from vegetable oils or synthesized chemically. The hydrochloride form is produced through the reaction of alpha-tocopherol with hydrochloric acid.