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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11418906	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A17039.18	50 g
11428906	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A17039.30	250 g
11408906	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A17039.0B	1000 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10191-41-0
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 430.72
• InChI Key: GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-IEOSBIPESA-N
• PubChem CID: 14985
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol

• Molecular Formula: C29H50O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00072051
• 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
• ChEBI: CHEBI:18145
• 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

Specifications

• CAS: 10191-41-0
• Density: 0.950 g/mL
• Flash Point: 240°C (464°F)
• Molecular Formula: C29H50O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00072051
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• 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
• InChI Key: GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-IEOSBIPESA-N
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
• PubChem CID: 14985
• Formula Weight: 430.72
• Chemical Name or Material: DL-α-Tocopherol

• Melting Point: 2°C to 4°C
• Boiling Point: 200°C to 220°C (0.1 mm)
• Assay Percent Range: >97%
• Refractive Index: 1.505
• Beilstein: 94012
• Merck Index: 14,10021
• Solubility Information: Miscible with chloroform,vegetable oils, ether,acetone and alcohol. Immiscible with water.
• 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
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 430.72
• ChEBI: CHEBI:18145
• Percent Purity: ≥97%

Safety and Handling

P261-P272-P280g-P302+P352-P333+P313-P363-P501c

H317

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missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : GA8746000

missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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