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δ-Tocopherol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(+)-δ-Tocopherol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H46O2
CAS Number:
119-13-1
Molecular Weight:
402.65
EC Number:
204-299-0
MDL number:
MFCD20486794
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:
24871421
E Number:
E309

grade

analytical standard

form

liquid

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

feature

standard type fat soluble vitamin

packaging

ampule of 100 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

food and beverages

format

neat

storage temp.

-10 to -25°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@]1(C)CCc2cc(O)cc(C)c2O1

InChI

1S/C27H46O2/c1-20(2)10-7-11-21(3)12-8-13-22(4)14-9-16-27(6)17-15-24-19-25(28)18-23(5)26(24)29-27/h18-22,28H,7-17H2,1-6H3/t21-,22-,27-/m1/s1

InChI key

GZIFEOYASATJEH-VHFRWLAGSA-N

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General description

δ-Tocopherol, a homolog of vitamin E, is a phytochemical with potent antioxidant activity. It has been investigated for its potential medical, biological, and physio-chemical applications.

Application

δ-Tocopherol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in food and beverage products and crops by high-performance liquid chromatography technique.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A rapid procedure for analysing rice bran tocopherol, tocotrienol and gamma-oryzanol contents
Chen MH and Bergman CJ
Journal of food composition and analysis, 18(2-3), 139-151 (2005)
Determination of vitamins E (alpha, gamma-and delta-tocopherol) and D (cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol) by liquid chromatography in milk, fruit juice and vegetable beverage
Barba FJ, et al.
European Food Research and Technology, 232(5), 829-836 (2011)
A small-scale sample preparation method with HPLC analysis for determination of tocopherols and tocotrienols in cereals
Ryynanen M, et al.
Journal of food composition and analysis, 17(6), 749-765 (2004)
Chromatographic separation of tocopherols
Pyka A and Sliwiok J
Journal of Chromatography A, 935(1-2), 71-76 (2001)
Michael W Clarke et al.
The American journal of clinical nutrition, 83(1), 95-102 (2006-01-10)
Some studies have shown potential benefit of vitamin E on platelet function, but several clinical trials failed to show improved cardiovascular outcome with alpha-tocopherol supplementation. Gamma-tocopherol, a major dietary form of vitamin E, may have protective properties different from those
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Articles

Dietary Antioxidants

Antioxidants protect biological systems from oxidative damage produced by oxygen-containing free radicals and from redoxactive transition metal ions such as iron, copper, and cadmium.

Protocols

HPLC Determination of Vitamin A and E

GB method with Ascentis® Express C30 column achieves baseline resolution for Vitamin A and E critical pair.

HPLC Analysis of Vitamins, Fat Soluble (A and E), on SUPELCOSIL™ LC-18

Separation of δ-Tocopherol, analytical standard; Retinyl acetate; (+)-γ-Tocopherol; α-Tocopherol, ≥95.5%; Retinol; Vitamin A (acetate), meets USP testing specifications.

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