α-Tocotrienol

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α-Tocotrienol Structure
α-Tocotrienol structure
Common Name α-Tocotrienol
CAS Number 58864-81-6 Molecular Weight 424.659
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 541.7±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C29H44O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point 222.3±24.4 °C

 Use of α-Tocotrienol


α-Tocotrienol is an isoform of vitamin E and found in vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, grains, and oils. Vitamin E plays a role as an antioxidant, in lowering cholesterol and other lipids, as a neuroprotective and anticancer agent, and in cardiovascular disease protection.

 Names

Name .α.-Tocotrienol
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 α-Tocotrienol Biological Activity

Description α-Tocotrienol is an isoform of vitamin E and found in vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, grains, and oils. Vitamin E plays a role as an antioxidant, in lowering cholesterol and other lipids, as a neuroprotective and anticancer agent, and in cardiovascular disease protection.
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 541.7±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C29H44O2
Molecular Weight 424.659
Flash Point 222.3±24.4 °C
Exact Mass 424.334137
PSA 29.46000
LogP 10.76
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.523
Storage condition ?20°C

 Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Synonyms

2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl]-, (2R)-
(2R)-2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]chroman-6-ol
2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl]-, (2R)-
(2R)-2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl]-6-chromanol
α-Tocotrienol