(+)-α-Tocopherol

• Catalog No.: T1539
• CAS Number: 59-02-9
• M. F.: C29H50O2
• M. W.: 430.7061

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
• IUPAC Traditional name: VitaE
• Synonyms: D-α-Tocopherol; 5,7,8-Trimethyltocol; Vitamin E; 2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-(4′,8′,12′-trimethyltridecyl)-6-chromanol

DATABASE IDS

• MDL Number: MFCD00072045
• PubChem SID: 24899979
• Beilstein Number: 4712525
• EC Number: 200-412-2
• CAS Number: 59-02-9

PROPERTIES

• Biological Source: from vegetable oil
• Potency: ≥600 mg d-α-tocopherol per g
• Suitability: suitable for insect cell culture
• Type: Type VI
• Apperance: clear yellow neat (liquid, ≥0.88M based on potency, density and molecular wt.)
• Boiling Point: 200-220 °C/0.1 mmHg(lit.)
• Density: 0.95 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 110 °C
• Flash Point: 230 °F
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.505(lit.)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, half-mask respirator (US), multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
• RTECS: DJ2900000
• Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
• German water hazard class: 1

DETAILS

Description (English)

Application
Use in insect cell culture applications as an antioxidant.
Other Notes
Mixed isomers
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. T1539.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.