alpha-Tocopherol

α-Tocopherol is a type of tocopherol or vitamin E. It has E number "E307".

α-Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E that is preferentially absorbed and accumulated in humans. The measurement of "vitamin E" activity in international units (IU) was based on fertility enhancement by the prevention of spontaneous abortions in pregnant rats relative to alpha-tocopherol.