e-Tokoferol

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e-Tokoferol Structure
e-Tokoferol structure
Common Name e-Tokoferol
CAS Number 490-23-3 Molecular Weight 410.632
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 528.8±49.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C28H42O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 217.0±24.1 °C

 Use of e-Tokoferol


β-Tocotrienol is one form of vitamin E. β-Tocotrienol is a less potent antioxidant than α-tocotrienol[1].

Summary: β-tocotrienol, also known as e-Tokoferol, has a molecular formula of C28H42O2 and a molecular weight of 410.632. Its CAS number is 490-23-3, with a density of 1.0±0.1 and a boiling point of 528.8±49.0°C. 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 β-tocotrienol
Synonym More Synonyms

 e-Tokoferol Biological Activity

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

Description β-Tocotrienol is one form of vitamin E. β-Tocotrienol is a less potent antioxidant than α-tocotrienol[1].
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References

[1]. A Kamal-Eldin, et al. The Chemistry and Antioxidant Properties of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols. Lipids. 1996 Jul;31(7):671-701.

 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 528.8±49.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C28H42O2
Molecular Weight 410.632
Flash Point 217.0±24.1 °C
Exact Mass 410.318481
PSA 29.46000
LogP 10.30
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.523
InChIKey FGYKUFVNYVMTAM-WAZJVIJMSA-N
SMILES CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC1(C)CCc2c(C)c(O)cc(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

 Articles11

More Articles

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

Novel HPLC analysis of tocopherols, tocotrienols, and cholesterol in tissue.

Free Radic. Biol. Med. 27(11-12) , 1137-40, (1999)

Tocopherols and tocotrienols are being increasingly recognized to have an important role in the prevention of atherosclerosis. It has been reported that they protect low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and ...

The tocopherol, tocotrienol, and vitamin E content of the average Finnish diet.

Int. J. Vitam. Nutr. Res. 61(1) , 27-32, (1991)

The Finns average intake of tocopherols, tocotrienols, and vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol equivalents) was determined. The food consumption data were derived mainly from the national food balance sheets ...

Oral toxicity of a tocotrienol preparation in rats.

Food Chem. Toxicol. 39(8) , 799-805, (2001)

Tocotrienols are added as antioxidants to food. As there have been no reports of toxicological evaluation, a 13-week oral toxicity study was performed in Fischer 344 rats of both sexes at dose levels ...

 Synonyms

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

5-Methyltocol
e-Tokoferol
β-tocotrienol
D-b-Tocotrienol
(2R)-2,5,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
ε-Tokoferol
beta-tocotrienol
b-Tocotrienol
e-Tocopherol
(2R)-2,5,8-Trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]chroman-6-ol
(2R)-2,5,8-Trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatr ien-1-yl]-6-chromanol
(2R)-2,5,8-Trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl]-6-chromanol
D-β-Tocotrienol

 e-Tokoferol | 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 β-tocotrienol?
A: The English name of β-tocotrienol is β-tocotrienol.
Q: What are the storage conditions for β-tocotrienol?
A: Storage conditions for β-tocotrienol: ?20°C.
Q: What is the boiling point of β-tocotrienol?
A: Boiling point of β-tocotrienol is 528.8±49.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the InChIKey of β-tocotrienol?
A: InChIKey of β-tocotrienol is FGYKUFVNYVMTAM-WAZJVIJMSA-N.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of β-tocotrienol?
A: SMILES notation of β-tocotrienol is CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC1(C)CCc2c(C)c(O)cc(C)c2O1.
Q: What is the LogP of β-tocotrienol?
A: LogP of β-tocotrienol is 10.30.
Q: What is the CAS number of β-tocotrienol?
A: CAS number of β-tocotrienol is 490-23-3.
Q: What is the molecular weight of β-tocotrienol?
A: Molecular weight of β-tocotrienol is 410.632.
Q: What are the uses of β-tocotrienol?
A: Main uses of β-tocotrienol: β-Tocotrienol is one form of vitamin E. β-Tocotrienol is a less potent antioxidant than α-tocotrienol[1].
Q: What is the molecular formula of β-tocotrienol?
A: Molecular formula of β-tocotrienol is C28H42O2.

 e-Tokoferolfactory

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

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