alpha-tocophenol
vitaplex E
Identification
| Name | alpha-tocophenol |
| CAS Number | 59-02-9 |
| EINECS | 200-412-2 |
| FDA UNII | N9PR3490H9 |
| Molecular Formula | C29 H50 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 430.71590000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00072045 |
| Nikkaji Number | J529.413D |
| Beilstein | 4712525 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 184.1890 |
| JECFA Food Additive | dl-alpha-Tocopherol |
| GSFA Codex | dl-alpha-Tocopherol (307c) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | alpha-tocophenol |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | alpha-tocophenol |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pale yellow to red clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 2.00 to 3.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 482.00 to 485.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 410.00 °F. TCC ( 210.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 10.962 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | antioxidants |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | antioxidants and preservatives for fragrance and flavor |
| Recommendation for alpha-tocophenol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for alpha-tocophenol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
almefrol
aquasol E
2H-1-
benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-, (2S)-
denamone
3,4-
dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
emipherol
endo E
etamican
evitaminum
phytogermine
profecundin
syntopherol
(S)-2,5,7,8-
tetramethyl-2-((4R,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyl-tridecyl)-chroman-6-ol
(2S)-2,5,7,8-
tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
(2S)-2,5,7,8-
tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8S)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]chroman-6-ol
(+)-a-
tocopherol
(+)-alpha-
tocopherol
D-a-
tocopherol
D-alpha
tocopherol
D-alpha-
tocopherol
dextro-alpha
tocopherol
tokopharm
vascuals
natural
vitamin E
natural
vitamin E alcohol 1000iu light USP
natural
vitamin E alcohol 1000iu USP
vitamin E alpha
vitaplex E
PubMed:
Final report on the safety assessment of Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Dioleyl Tocopheryl Methylsilanol, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, and Tocophersolan.
J-Stage:
a-Tocopherol Sensitizes Human Leukemia HL-60 Cells to Apoptosis Induced by Benzyl Isothiocyanate
PubMed:
Salvage therapy trial for erectile dysfunction using phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors and vitamin E: preliminary report.
PubMed:
Silver halide fiber-based evanescent-wave liquid droplet sensing with room temperature mid-infrared quantum cascade lasers.
PubMed:
Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of zitter mutant rat and protection by chronic intake of Vitamin E.
PubMed:
Melatonin reverses the profibrillogenic activity of apolipoprotein E4 on the Alzheimer amyloid Abeta peptide.
PubMed:
[Case-control study of markers of oxidative stress and metabolism of blood iron in Parkinson's disease].
PubMed:
Cholesterol oxides in processed chicken muscle as influenced by dietary α-tocopherol supplementation.
PubMed:
IR and turbidity studies of vitamin E-cholesterol-phospholipid membrane interactions.
PubMed:
Iron(II)/reductant(DH2)-induced activation of dioxygen for the hydroxylation and ketonization of hydrocarbons; mimics for the cytochrome P-450 hydroxylase/reductase system.
PubMed:
[A change in erythrocyte membrane permeability in rodents under the influence of fish oil, vitamin E and fatty acids].
PubMed:
[Experimental study on cadmium poisoning (1): dynamics of serum tocophenol in cadmium poisoning with special reference to the influence of castration].