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DL-alpha-Tocopherol, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11418906
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Description

DL-α-Tocopherol is used as an antioxidant that protects cell membrane lipids from oxidative damage.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
DL-α-Tocopherol is used as an antioxidant that protects cell membrane lipids from oxidative damage.

Solubility
Miscible with chloroform, vegetable oils,  ether, acetone and alcohol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10191-41-0
Molecular Formula C29H50O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 430.72
MDL Number MFCD00072051
InChI Key GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-IEOSBIPESA-N
Synonym vitamin e, alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopherol, 5,7,8-trimethyltocol, +-alpha-tocopherol, r,r,r-alpha-tocopherol, phytogermine, eprolin, 2r,4'r,8'r-alpha-tocopherol, dl-a-tocopherol
PubChem CID 14985
ChEBI CHEBI:18145
IUPAC Name (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
SMILES CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@]1(C)CCC2=C(C)C(O)=C(C)C(C)=C2O1

Specifications

Melting Point 2°C to 4°C
Density 0.950 g/mL
Boiling Point 200°C to 220°C (0.1 mm)
Flash Point 240°C (464°F)
Assay Percent Range >97%
Refractive Index 1.505
Quantity 50 g
Beilstein 94012
Sensitivity Air and light sensitive
Merck Index 14,10021
Solubility Information Miscible with chloroform,vegetable oils, ether,acetone and alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 430.72
Percent Purity ≥97%
Chemical Name or Material DL-α-Tocopherol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • DL-alpha-Tocopherol
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-tri methyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol

RUO – Research Use Only

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