DL-α-Tocopherol

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DL-α-Tocopherol Structure
DL-α-Tocopherol structure
Common Name DL-α-Tocopherol
CAS Number 2074-53-5 Molecular Weight 430.706
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 485.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C29H50O2 Melting Point 3ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 210.2±24.4 °C

 Use of DL-α-Tocopherol


rel-α-Vitamin E (rel-(+)-α-Tocopherol) is a vitamin with antioxidant properties and also a mixture[1].

 Names

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

Name d-.α.-Tocopherol
Synonym More Synonyms

 DL-α-Tocopherol Biological Activity

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

Description rel-α-Vitamin E (rel-(+)-α-Tocopherol) is a vitamin with antioxidant properties and also a mixture[1].
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In Vitro Vitamin E is a lipid-soluble, chain-breaking type of antioxidant present in human blood. Vitamin E works as a free radical scavenger and has the primary function of destroying peroxyl radicals. Thus, it protects long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (e.g., cell membranes or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) from oxidation or destruction. Its association with vitamin C is of great pathophysiological importance, because inhibition of lipid peroxidation by α-tocopherol occurs through its conversion into an oxidized α-tocopheroxyl radical, which in turn is regenerated to α-tocopherol through reduction by redox-active reagents[1]. α-Tocopherol can inhibit the recruitment of lymphocytes and eosinophils[1].
In Vivo In order to longitudinally relate vitamin E status, evaluated by means of α- and γ-tocopherol measured in erythrocytes membranes, to inflammatory state and oxidative stress by means of total antioxidant capacity of plasma and lipid peroxidation biomarkers, and to assess its association to hard long-term outcomes (e.g., overall and cause-specific graft and recipient loss), and to be able to likewise account for liver, lung, and heart transplant recipients[1].
References

[1]. Sotomayor CG, et al. Plasma versus Erythrocyte Vitamin E in Renal Transplant Recipients, and Duality of Tocopherol Species. Nutrients. 2019 Nov 19;11(11). pii: E2821.

 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 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 485.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 3ºC
Molecular Formula C29H50O2
Molecular Weight 430.706
Flash Point 210.2±24.4 °C
Exact Mass 430.381073
PSA 29.46000
LogP 11.90
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.495
Storage condition 2-8℃

 Synonyms

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

2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-6-chromanol
IRGANOX E 201
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol
DL-TOCOPHEROL
DL-PHYTOGERMINE
A-TOCOPHEROL
DL-VITAMIN E
DL-PROFECUNDIN
2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)chroman-6-ol
DL-α-Tocopherol
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1- -benzopyran-6-ol
Ido-e

 DL-α-Tocopherol | FAQ

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

Q: What is the LogP of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: LogP of d-.α.-Tocopherol is 11.90.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of d-.α.-Tocopherol is 29.46000.
Q: What English synonyms does d-.α.-Tocopherol have?
A: English synonyms of d-.α.-Tocopherol: 2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-6-chromanol, IRGANOX E 201, 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, DL-TOCOPHEROL, DL-PHYTOGERMINE, A-TOCOPHEROL, DL-VITAMIN E, DL-PROFECUNDIN, 2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)chroman-6-ol, DL-α-Tocopherol, 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1- -benzopyran-6-ol, Ido-e.
Q: What is the melting point of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: Melting point of d-.α.-Tocopherol is 3ºC.
Q: What are the uses of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: Main uses of d-.α.-Tocopherol: rel-α-Vitamin E (rel-(+)-α-Tocopherol) is a vitamin with antioxidant properties and also a mixture[1].
Q: What is the molecular formula of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: Molecular formula of d-.α.-Tocopherol is C29H50O2.
Q: What is the English name of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: The English name of d-.α.-Tocopherol is d-.α.-Tocopherol.
Q: What is the CAS number of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: CAS number of d-.α.-Tocopherol is 2074-53-5.
Q: What are the storage conditions for d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: Storage conditions for d-.α.-Tocopherol: 2-8℃.
Q: What is the boiling point of d-.α.-Tocopherol?
A: Boiling point of d-.α.-Tocopherol is 485.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.

 DL-α-Tocopherolfactory

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

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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