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Tocopherol (Vitamin E) USP
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Tocopherol is a form of Vitamin E used as an antioxidant and nutritional supplement in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. This compound has the molecular formula C29H50O2 and a molecular weight of 430.71. Identified by CAS number 59-02-9, it requires storage at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. Molekula supplies Tocopherol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035822
- CAS Number
- 59-02-9
- IUPAC Name
- (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
- EC Number
- 200-412-2
- Molecular Formula
- C29H50O2
- Molecular Weight
- 430.71
- Exact Mass
- 430.3811
- SMILES
- CC1=C(C2=C(CC[C@@](O2)(C)CCC[C@H](C)CCC[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)C(=C1O)C)C
- InChIKey
- GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-IEOSBIPESA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C29H50O2/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/h20-22,30H,9-19H2,1-8H3/t21-,22-,29-/m1/s1
- PubChem CID
- 14985
Synonyms
- (R,R,R)-alpha-Tocopherol
- 5,7,8-Trimethyltocol
- a-Vitamin E
- alpha-Tocopherol
- D-alpha-Tocopherol
- Denamone
- Eprolin
- Etavit
- Phytogermine
- Viteolin
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 3 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.00000001 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 14985 (DrugBank, Haz-Map)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tocopherol (Vitamin E) USP used for?
Tocopherol is commonly used as an antioxidant in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications to prevent the oxidation of sensitive ingredients.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C29H50O2 and the molecular weight is 430.71 g/mol.
How should Tocopherol (Vitamin E) USP be stored?
This product should be stored under refrigerated conditions between 2 and 8 °C.
What grade of Tocopherol is available?
This product is supplied in USP grade, ensuring it meets the standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Tocopherol in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full traceability and compliance.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.