Product Name: Tocopherol
Synonyms: (1406-66-2) tocopherol;naturalvitaminee;RAC-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL;(2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol;dl-alpha-Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol Succinate;VitaMin E natural vitaMine e;5-(4-Morpholinylmethyl) δMixed Tocopherols
CAS: 1406-18-4
MF: C29H50O2
MW: 430.71
EINECS: 215-798-8
Product Categories: -;UVCBs-organic
Mol File: 1406-18-4.mol
Tocopherol Structure
Tocopherol Chemical Properties
Melting point 292 °C
storage temp. 0-6°C
CAS DataBase Reference 1406-18-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference «alpha»-Tocopherol(1406-18-4)
EPA Substance Registry System Vitamin E (1406-18-4)
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Tocopherol Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties 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.
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.
Uses Medicine, nutrition, antioxidants for fats, animal feed additive.
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