Typical dose

100-400 IU daily

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting cells from oxidative damage. It is a derivative of tocopherol, which is known for its ability to neutralize free radicals and support immune function. This specific form, succinate, is often used in dietary supplements and cosmetics for its enhanced stability and bioavailability.

How much to take

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

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)
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 hydrochloride)
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)

7695-91-2

Physical properties

Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate) is typically a yellowish to amber oil, soluble in fats and oils, and has a mild odor.

How it’s made

Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate) is produced through the esterification of tocopherol with succinic acid, resulting in a more stable form suitable for supplementation and topical applications.