Tocopheryl Linoleate
AKA “Vitamin E linoleate, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-, (2R)-3, 4-dihydro-2, 5, 7, 8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R, 8R)-4, 8, 12-trimethyltridecyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl ester, rel-, 8-tetramethyl-2-((4R, 12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl ester, RefChem:548835, 609-214-4, 8-tetramethyl-2-(4R, 12-trimethyltridecyl-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl ester, 918-794-0, 36148-84-2, D-alpha-Tocopherol linoleate”
Antioxidant
Ingredient Facts
Tocopheryl linoleate
AKA: Vitamin E linoleate, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-, (2R)-3, 4-dihydro-2, 5, 7, 8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R, 8R)-4, 8, 12-trimethyltridecyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl ester, Rel-, 8-tetramethyl-2-((4R, 12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl ester, RefChem:548835, 609-214-4, 8-tetramethyl-2-(4R, 12-trimethyltridecyl-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl ester, 918-794-0, 36148-84-2, D-alpha-Tocopherol linoleate
Antioxidant · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Plant Oil
Clean
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-yl ester
Effective at 1.0%
Formula
C47H80O3
Mol. Weight
693.10
CAS #
36148-84-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of vitamin E combined with linoleic acid, developed in the modern era. Designed to combine vitamin E's antioxidant properties with linoleic acid's skin-conditioning benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0001%
2.0%
0%3%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.0001-1 | 0.1-2 | 0.05-0.1
Regulatory Agencies
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Dioleyl Tocopheryl Methylsilano
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Tocopheryl Linoleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Toc
Zondlo Fiume M
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Toc
Zondlo Fiume M
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Toc
Zondlo Fiume M
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Toc
Zondlo Fiume M
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Toc
Zondlo Fiume M
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Toc
Zondlo Fiume M
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Toc
Zondlo Fiume M
International journal of toxicology, 2002
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR