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DL-α-Tocopherol

A physiological membrane-bound antioxidant that protects cell membrane lipids from oxidative damage by free radicals.

• Synonym(s): DL-α-Tocopherol, Vitamin E
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₉H₅₀O₂
• CAS Number: 10191-41-0
• Molecular Weight: 430.71
• MDL number: MFCD00006848
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥96% (GC)
• form: oil
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: pale yellow
• solubility: ethanol: soluble
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C29H50O2/c1-20(2)12-9-13-21(3)14-10-15-22(4)16-11-18-29(8)19-17-26-25(7)27(30)23(5)24(6)28(26)31-29/h20-22,30H,9-19H2,1-8H3/t21-,22-,29-/m1/s1
• InChI key: GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-IEOSBIPESA-N

Description

General description

A physiological membrane-bound antioxidant that protects cell membrane lipids from oxidative damage by free radicals.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and refrigerate (4°C).

Other Notes

Matthai, T. 1996. Indian J. Pediatr. 63, 242.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1