Typical dose

100-400 IU daily

Oral Oral safety: very low

About this supplement

Vitamin E (delta tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage. It is known for its ability to neutralize free radicals and is essential for immune function, skin health, and overall cellular integrity. Delta tocopherol is one of the several forms of Vitamin E and is particularly noted for its biological activity and health benefits.

How much to take

Typical amount
100-400 IU daily
Suggested range
15-1000 mg 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 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 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
Technical details â–¼

Chemical ID (CAS)

59-02-9

Physical properties

Yellow to brown viscous liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in fats and oils.

How it’s made

Vitamin E (delta tocopherol) is typically extracted from vegetable oils or synthesized through chemical processes involving tocopherol derivatives.