Gamma-Tocotrienol

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Gamma-Tocotrienol Structure
Gamma-Tocotrienol structure
Common Name Gamma-Tocotrienol
CAS Number 14101-61-2 Molecular Weight 410.632
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 530.8±49.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C28H42O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point 218.4±24.1 °C

 Use of Gamma-Tocotrienol


γ-Tocotrienol is an active form of vitamin E[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name γ-tocotrienol
Synonym More Synonyms

 Gamma-Tocotrienol Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description γ-Tocotrienol is an active form of vitamin E[1].
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References

[1]. M A Newaz, et al. Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity in Blood Vessels of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats: Antioxidant Protection by Gamma-Tocotrienol. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2003 Sep;54(3):319-27.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 530.8±49.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C28H42O2
Molecular Weight 410.632
Flash Point 218.4±24.1 °C
Exact Mass 410.318481
PSA 29.46000
LogP 10.30
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.523
InChIKey OTXNTMVVOOBZCV-WAZJVIJMSA-N
SMILES CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC1(C)CCc2cc(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1
Storage condition −20°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Articles31

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Plastochromanol-8: fifty years of research.

Phytochemistry 108 , 9-16, (2014)

Plastochromanol-8 (PC-8) is an antioxidant that, together with tocopherols and tocotrienols, belongs to the group of tocochromanols. Plastochromanol-8 has been found to occur in several plant species,...

Tocotrienols promote apoptosis in human breast cancer cells by inducing poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase cleavage and inhibiting nuclear factor kappa-B activity.

Cell Prolif. 46(2) , 203-13, (2013)

Tocotrienols and tocopherols are members of the vitamin E family, with similar structures; however, only tocotrienols have been reported to achieve potent anti-cancer effects. The study described here...

Tissue distribution of vitamin E metabolites in rats after oral administration of tocopherol or tocotrienol.

J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. 57(5) , 326-32, (2011)

We previously found that 2,7,8-trimethyl-2(2'-carboxyethyl)-6-hydroxychroman (_CEHC), a metabolite of the vitamin E isoforms _-tocopherol or _-tocotrienol, accumulated in the rat small intestine. The ...

 Gamma-TocotrienolBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Inhibition of EGF-dependent mouse +SA cells growth
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL1068385
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MDA-MB-231
External Id: CHEMBL1068388
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 96 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MCF7
External Id: CHEMBL1068389
Name: A screen for small molecules that modulate mitochondrial supercomplex formation
Source: ICCB-Longwood/NSRB Screening Facility, Harvard Medical School
Target: N/A
External Id: HMS1482
Name: Growth inhibition of human UACC257 cells assessed as cell growth at 10 uM after 48 hr...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: UACC-257
External Id: CHEMBL2383622
Name: Growth inhibition of human MDA-MB-435 cells assessed as cell growth at 10 uM after 48...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MDA-MB-435
External Id: CHEMBL2383626
Name: Growth inhibition of human SK-MEL-2 cells assessed as cell growth at 10 uM after 48 h...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: SK-MEL-2
External Id: CHEMBL2383625
Name: Growth inhibition of human SK-MEL-28 cells assessed as cell growth at 10 uM after 48 ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: SK-MEL-28
External Id: CHEMBL2383624
Name: Growth inhibition of human SK-MEL-5 cells assessed as cell growth at 10 uM after 48 h...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: SK-MEL-5
External Id: CHEMBL2383623
Name: Growth inhibition of human HT-29 cells assessed as cell growth at 10 uM after 48 hrs ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HT-29
External Id: CHEMBL2383638
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

(2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
(2R)-2,7,8-Trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]chroman-6-ol
(2R)-2,7,8-Trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl]-6-chromanol
gamma-tocotrienol
γ-Tocotrienol
BOC-N-methyl-2-napthylalanine
D-γ-Tocotrienol

 Gamma-Tocotrienol | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the InChIKey of γ-tocotrienol?
A: InChIKey of γ-tocotrienol is OTXNTMVVOOBZCV-WAZJVIJMSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does γ-tocotrienol have?
A: English synonyms of γ-tocotrienol: (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol, (2R)-2,7,8-Trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]chroman-6-ol, (2R)-2,7,8-Trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl]-6-chromanol, gamma-tocotrienol, γ-Tocotrienol, BOC-N-methyl-2-napthylalanine, D-γ-Tocotrienol.
Q: What is the molecular weight of γ-tocotrienol?
A: Molecular weight of γ-tocotrienol is 410.632.
Q: What are the storage conditions for γ-tocotrienol?
A: Storage conditions for γ-tocotrienol: −20°C.
Q: What is the CAS number of γ-tocotrienol?
A: CAS number of γ-tocotrienol is 14101-61-2.
Q: What are the uses of γ-tocotrienol?
A: Main uses of γ-tocotrienol: γ-Tocotrienol is an active form of vitamin E[1].
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of γ-tocotrienol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of γ-tocotrienol is 29.46000.
Q: What is the boiling point of γ-tocotrienol?
A: Boiling point of γ-tocotrienol is 530.8±49.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular formula of γ-tocotrienol?
A: Molecular formula of γ-tocotrienol is C28H42O2.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of γ-tocotrienol?
A: SMILES notation of γ-tocotrienol is CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC1(C)CCc2cc(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1.

 Gamma-Tocotrienolfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
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