α-Tocopherol acetate
SIAL/T1600000 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: DL-α-Tocopherol acetate; Vitamin E acetate; all-rac-α-Tocopheryl acetate
CAS Number: 7695-91-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C31H52O3
Molecular Weight: 472.74
EC Number: 231-710-0
MDL Number: MFCD00072042
Linear Formula: C31H52O3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | EP |
| API family | tocopherol |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| biological source | synthetic |
| density | 0.96 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| form | liquid |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C31H52O3/c1-21(2)13-10 |
| InChI key | ZAKOWWREFLAJOT-CEFNRUSXSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| SMILES string | CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@@H |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| liquid chromatography (LC): suitable |
| Application: | α-Tocopherol acetate may be used as an EP reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by chromatography techniques. |
| 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 acetate, a supplement of α-tocopherol, is an active form of vitamin E. This lipid-soluble antioxidant is 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 . |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 437.9 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 225.5 °C - closed cup |
| Density | 0.96 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |