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

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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