T0452
D-α-Tocotrienol
from rice, ≥75% (GC)
Synonym(s):
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H44O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
424.66
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.79
biological source
rice
assay
≥75% (GC)
form
liquid
color
colorless to brown
mp
30-31 °C
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
O1[C@@](CCc2c1c(c(c(c2C)O)C)C)(CC\C=C(\CC\C=C(\CCC=C(C)C)/C)/C)C
InChI
1S/C29H44O2/c1-20(2)12-9-13-21(3)14-10-15-22(4)16-11-18-29(8)19-17-26-25(7)27(30)23(5)24(6)28(26)31-29/h12,14,16,30H,9-11,13,15,17-19H2,1-8H3/b21-14+,22-16+/t29-/m1/s1
InChI key
RZFHLOLGZPDCHJ-XZXLULOTSA-N
General description
Tocotrienols belong to the vitamin E family and have an unsaturated isoprenoid side chain. The various isoforms of tocotrienols differ in their methyl substitution in the chromanol head. α-Tocotrienol present in crude palm oil is regarded as a natural supplement.
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-Tocotrienol is an effective free radical scavengerand elicits protective functionality during oxidative stress in microsomes. It is a strong antioxidant, which reduces inflammation and is used in cancer treatment. α-tocotrienol supplementation may reduce cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemia. α-tocotrienol is neuroprotective as it blocks glutamate-induced cell death in neuronal cells.
α-Tocotrienol may be used along with other isoforms to differentiate tocotrienol activities.
Tocotrienols are widely utilized for their strong antioxidant properties. The various isoforms of tocotrienols differ in their methyl substitution in the chromanol head. α-tocotrienol demonstrates neuroprotective properties by blocking glutamate-induced cell death in neuronal cells.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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