DL-alpha-Tocopherol

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DL-alpha-Tocopherol Structure
DL-alpha-Tocopherol structure
Common Name DL-alpha-Tocopherol
CAS Number 59-02-9 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 2.5-3.5ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 210.2±24.4 °C

 Use of DL-alpha-Tocopherol


(+)-α-Tocopherol is a vitamin E derivative. vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant.

 Names

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

Name (+)-α-tocopherol
Synonym More Synonyms

 DL-alpha-Tocopherol Biological Activity

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

Description (+)-α-Tocopherol is a vitamin E derivative. vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant.
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References

[1]. Geissler RG, et al. In vitro improvement of bone marrow-derived hematopoietic colony formation in HIV-positive patients by alpha-D-tocopherol and erythropoietin. Eur J Haematol. 1994 Oct;53(4):201-6.

 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 2.5-3.5ºC
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

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
DJ2900000
CHEMICAL NAME :
2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltr idecyl)-, (2R-(2R*(4R*,8R*)))-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
59-02-9
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
5
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C29-H50-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
430.79
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T66 BOT&J C3Y1&3Y1&3Y1&1 C1 G1 HQ I1 J1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
7500 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1-20 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - other measures of fertility
TYPE OF TEST :
DNA adduct

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
DNA inhibition
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - rat Liver
DOSE/DURATION :
100 umol/L
REFERENCE :
CNREA8 Cancer Research. (Public Ledger Building, Suit 816, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19106) V.1- 1941- Volume(issue)/page/year: 45,337,1985 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X5582 No. of Facilities: 279 (estimated) No. of Industries: 4 No. of Occupations: 8 No. of Employees: 6957 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 3599 (estimated)

 Safety Information

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Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;half-mask respirator (US);multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36/37/38
Safety Phrases S23-S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 1
RTECS DJ2900000
HS Code 2936280000

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 2932999099
Summary 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles338

More Articles

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 Synonyms

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

Viterra E
(2R)-3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
Juvela Food 500
Med-E
Denamone
D-a tocopherol
(2R,4'R,8'R)-a-Tocopherol
Renascin
a-Tocopherol
Syntopherol
[2R-2R*(4R*,8R*)]-3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
Tokopharm
α-Tokoferol
EINECS 200-412-2
Profecundin
(+)-α-tocopherol
Etavit
Rontex 201
Rocavit E
Vascuals
Epsilan
Lan-E
(2R,4'R,8'R)-2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-(4',8',12'-trimethyltridecyl)-6-chromanol
Tenox GT 1
VITEOLIN
(all-R)-α-Tocopherol
Fujimix E 20N
(R,R,R)-a-Tocopherol
Phytogermine
Etamican
Viprimol
(2R,4'R,8'R)-α-Tocopherol
(R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-((4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
Almefrol
Endo E
MFCD00072045
α-Tocopherol
Irganox E 217
Irganox E 218
D-α tocopherol
Vitamin E α
Esorb
D-α-Tocopherol
Rhenogran Ronotec 50
(2R)-2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-6-chromanol
(2R)-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL]CHROMAN-6-OL
Aquasol E
Vitaplex E
Juvela E
Erevit forte
α-Tocopherol acid
(2R)-3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-((4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
Vitamin E
Vi-E
E-Mix 40
(all-R)-a-Tocopherol
Antisterility vitamin
Covitol
E Prolin
Palmvitee
Verrol
Emipherol
a-Tocopherol Acid
Irganox E 201
Ilitia
Spavit E
covi-ox
E-Oil 1000
(+)-a-Tocopherol
(2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
Covitol F 1300
Vitayonon
Hydrovit E forte
Juvela nicotinate
a-Tokoferol
(+)-alpha-tocopherol

 DL-alpha-Tocopherol | 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 (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: The English name of (+)-α-tocopherol is (+)-α-tocopherol.
Q: What is the CAS number of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: CAS number of (+)-α-tocopherol is 59-02-9.
Q: What is the safety information for (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: Safety information for (+)-α-tocopherol: S23-S24/25.
Q: What is the boiling point of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: Boiling point of (+)-α-tocopherol is 485.9±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the melting point of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: Melting point of (+)-α-tocopherol is 2.5-3.5ºC.
Q: What are the uses of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: Main uses of (+)-α-tocopherol: (+)-α-Tocopherol is a vitamin E derivative. vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant.
Q: What is the molecular formula of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: Molecular formula of (+)-α-tocopherol is C29H50O2.
Q: What are the upstream materials of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of (+)-α-tocopherol: 505-32-8;700-13-0;71-36-3;105-58-8;110-19-0;78-93-3;32466-45-8;14745-36-9;113348-75-7.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of (+)-α-tocopherol is 29.46000.
Q: What is the LogP of (+)-α-tocopherol?
A: LogP of (+)-α-tocopherol is 11.90.

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