Tocopherol
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 59-02-9
EINECS / EC 200-201-5 / 240-747-1 / 233-466-0 / 204-299-0 /215-798-8 / - / 218-197-9 / 200-412-2 / -
CosIng Ref 80273
Chemical Name (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C29H50O2
Mol. Weight 430.7 g/mol
SMILES CC1=C(C2=C(CCC(O2)(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C)C(=C1O)C)C
InChIKey GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-IEOSBIPESA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Antioxidant
Secondary Functions Skin Conditioning, Masking
Origin Natural (plant-derived); Synthetic
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) CIR Expert Panel 2002. Int J Toxicol. 21(Suppl 3):51-116.
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Dermal Absorption 2%
Formulation Guidelines
Usage Level 0.1% – 5%
Benefits Antioxidant; skin conditioning; anti-aging; prevents lipid peroxidation
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