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α-Tocopherol

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CAS Number 59-02-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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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
Acros
(2R)-3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
Biopass E 20
(+)-α-Tocopherol
(all-R)-α-Tocopherol
5,7,8-Trimethyltocol
D-α-Tocopherol
Almefrol
Optovit
Tocovital
α-Vitamin E

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 59-02-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Pale Yellow Thick Oil
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility Ethanol
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
α-Tocopherol is the most bioactive of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Richest sources are green vegetables, grains, and oils, particularly palm, safflower and sunflower oils.

REFERENCES

  • Bianchi, G., et al.: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technology, 105, 229 (2003)
  • Sakouhi, F., et al.: Food Chem., 108, 833 (2003)