α-Tocopherol
SIAL/T1550000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) 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
MDL Number: MFCD00006848
Linear Formula: C29H50O2
Product Type: Chemical
agency | EP |
API family | tocopherol |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
biological source | synthetic |
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 | EDQM |
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: | This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
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, an active form of vitamin E, is a lipid-soluble antioxidant found in whole grains, nuts, and oils. It is known to scavenge reactive oxygen species by interacting with lipids during oxidative stress. |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
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 |
Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
Density | 0.950 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |