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613420

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

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H50O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
430.71
NACRES:
NA.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

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

General description

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

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

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

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)


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Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids



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