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Sigma-Aldrich

(±)-α-Tocopherol

synthetic, ≥96% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):
DL-all-rac-α-Tocopherol, Vitamin E
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H50O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
430.71
Beilstein:
94012
EC Number:
MDL number:
eCl@ss:
34058016
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

assay

≥96% (HPLC)

form

liquid

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

color

faint brown to brown
yellow to very dark yellow

solubility

H2O: insoluble
acetone: miscible
chloroform: miscible
ethanol: miscible
vegetable oils: miscible

density

0.950 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC1(C)CCc2c(C)c(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1

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

InChI key

GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

(±)-α-Tocopherol has been used for preparing mycobacterial emulsions. It has also been used to study its immunomodulatory effect on influenza virus.

Packaging

5, 25, 100, 500 g in glass bottle

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tocopherols (vitamin E) comprise of a series (α, β, γ and δ) of chiral compounds that differ by the methylation degree of the phenol moiety of the chromanol ring. They function as lipid soluble antioxidants and protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. α-tocopherols are favorably absorbed by humans and their nicotinate salts can function as vitamin E supplements. Studies have also reported that vitamin E can prevent cell damage caused by pharmacologically induced epilepsy in rats.

Preparation Note

(±)-α-Tocopherol is miscible with chloroform, ethanol, ether, acetone, and vegetable oils. However, it is practically insoluble in water. (±)-α-Tocopherol is unstable under alkaline conditions.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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