49634

γ-Tocotrienol

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (R)-γ-Tocotrienol, [R-(E,E)]-3,4-Dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₈H₄₂O₂
• CAS Number: 14101-61-2
• Molecular Weight: 410.63
• MDL number: MFCD05864856
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329757498
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• biological source: Elaeis guineensis
• Quality Level: 100
• grade: analytical standard
• Assay: ≥97.0% (HPLC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• color: very light yellow to dark yellow
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule); vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CC[C@]1(C)CCc2cc(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1
• InChI: 1S/C28H42O2/c1-20(2)11-8-12-21(3)13-9-14-22(4)15-10-17-28(7)18-16-25-19-26(29)23(5)24(6)27(25)30-28/h11,13,15,19,29H,8-10,12,14,16-18H2,1-7H3/b21-13+,22-15+/t28-/m1/s1
• InChI key: OTXNTMVVOOBZCV-WAZJVIJMSA-N

Description

General description

γ-Tocotrienol is one of the lipid-soluble isomers of the essential micronutrient vitamin E, which shows potent antioxidant activity in lipoproteins and polyunsaturated fatty acids by means of efficient free radical scavenging.[1]

Application

γ-Tocotrienol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in crops and biological samples by chromatographic techniques.[1][2][3]

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves