Other names: Tocopherol
Chemical formula: C₂₉H₅₀O₂
Solubility: Easily soluble in oils and organic solvents, insoluble in water
Stability: Sensitive to oxygen (especially under light), but heat-resistant, acid-resistant, and more stable in esterified form
Appreance: Light yellow to brownish red viscous oily liquid (α-tocopherol)
Vitamin E as the main fat soluble antioxidant:
