α-Tocopherol
SIAL/BP882 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (±)-α-Tocopherol; DL-all-rac-α-Tocopherol; Vitamin E
CAS Number: 10191-41-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C29H50O2
Molecular Weight: 430.71
EC Number: 233-466-0
MDL Number: MFCD00006848
Linear Formula: C29H50O2
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | tocopherol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| color | light yellow |
| density | 0.950 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| form | solid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C29H50O2/c1-20(2)12-9- |
| InChI key | GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | BP |
| mp | 2.5-3.5 °C |
| SMILES string | CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC1( |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
| Application: | Α-Tocopherol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia. Also used in monographs such as: |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. α -Tocopherol is the active form of vitamin E. It functions as an hydroperoxyl radical scavenger and protects from oxidative damage. α -Tocopherol plays a crucial role in cell signalling and regulating immune responses. α -Tocopherol deficiency is associated with abetalipoproteinemia, cystic fibrosis and celiac disease. It has antiproliferative effects. It inhibits arsenite-induced damage of human fibroblasts. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | Unit quantity: 200 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia   |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P272 - P280 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| mp | 2.5-3.5 °C |
| Density | 0.950 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |