α-Tocotrienol

Names

[ Name ]:
α-Tocotrienol

[Synonym ]:
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

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.

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

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

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport