Identification Chemical Properties Hazard Information Supplier Related Products

1406-18-4

Name Tocopherol
CAS 1406-18-4
EINECS(EC#) 215-798-8
Molecular Formula C29H50O2
MDL Number MFCD00072051
Molecular Weight 430.71
MOL File 1406-18-4.mol
show more

Chemical Properties

Definition (vitamin E). Any of a group of related substances (α-, β-, γ-, andΔ-tocopherol) that constitute vitamin E. The α-form (which occurs naturally as the d-isomer) is the most potent. Occurs naturally in plants, especially wheat germ. All are derivatives of dihydrobenzo-γ-pyran and differ from each other only in the number and position of methyl groups. Vitamin E is required by certain rodents for normal reproduction. Muscular and central nervous system depletion along with generalized edema are deficiency symptoms in all animals. It is not required as a dietary supplement for humans.
Appearance Viscous oils. Soluble in fats; insoluble in water. Stable to heat in the absence of oxygen, to strong acids, and to visible light; unstable to UV light, alkalies, and oxidation.
Melting point  292 °C
storage temp.  0-6°C
Odor Typical vegetable oil
LogP 10.962 (est)
Uses
Fat-soluble vitamin E, which is a light yellow oil readily degradable by heat. As a vitamin, it is essential for normal muscle growth and prevents vitamin A destruction by deterioration. It also functions as an antioxidant. It prevents the oxidation of certain fatty acids and is stable unless the food becomes rancid. Vegetable oils contain a higher concentration of natural antioxidants, including tocopherols, than animal fats and are thus more stable. Tocopherol is obtained from vegetable oils, beans, eggs, and milk. It is also termed alpha-tocopherol.
CAS DataBase Reference 1406-18-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference «alpha»-Tocopherol(1406-18-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 1406-18-4(EPA Substance)

Hazard Information

Supplier

Related Products

Send Inquriy