γ-CEHC

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γ-CEHC Structure
γ-CEHC structure
Common Name γ-CEHC
CAS Number 178167-75-4 Molecular Weight 264.32
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 466.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H20O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 174.5±22.2 °C

 Use of γ-CEHC


γ-CEHC is a γ-tocopherol (HY-N7148) metabolite. γ-CEHC is mainly excreted into the urine rather than into the bile. γ-CEHC is present in conjugated form in human urine, mainly as glucuronide[1].

Summary: γ-CEHC (3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid) is a chemical compound with CAS number 178167-75-4, molecular formula C15H20O4, and molecular weight 264.32. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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

Name 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 γ-CEHC Biological Activity

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

Description γ-CEHC is a γ-tocopherol (HY-N7148) metabolite. γ-CEHC is mainly excreted into the urine rather than into the bile. γ-CEHC is present in conjugated form in human urine, mainly as glucuronide[1].
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Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

References

[1]. Kiyose C, et al. Alpha-tocopherol affects the urinary and biliary excretion of 2,7,8-trimethyl-2 (2'-carboxyethyl)-6-hydroxychroman, gamma-tocopherol metabolite, in rats. Lipids. 2001 May;36(5):467-72.  

 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 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 466.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H20O4
Molecular Weight 264.32
Flash Point 174.5±22.2 °C
Exact Mass 264.136169
PSA 66.76000
LogP 3.17
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.549
InChIKey VMJQLPNCUPGMNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1c(O)cc2c(c1C)OC(C)(CCC(=O)O)CC2

 Synonyms

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

3-(6-Hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-2-yl)propanoic acid
2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(β-carboxyethyl)-6-hydroxychroman

 γ-CEHC | FAQ

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

Q: What is the English name of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: The English name of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid.
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: CAS number of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is 178167-75-4.
Q: What is the LogP of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: LogP of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is 3.17.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is Cc1c(O)cc2c(c1C)OC(C)(CCC(=O)O)CC2.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: InChIKey of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is VMJQLPNCUPGMNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the boiling point of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: Boiling point of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is 466.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: Molecular formula of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is C15H20O4.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is 66.76000.
Q: What English synonyms does 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid have?
A: English synonyms of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid: 3-(6-Hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-2-yl)propanoic acid, 2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(β-carboxyethyl)-6-hydroxychroman.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid?
A: Molecular weight of 3-(6-hydroxy-2,7,8-trimethyl-3,4-dihydrochromen-2-yl)propanoic acid is 264.32.

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