Product Details
Category
Antioxidant Cosmetic Chemicals
Molecular Formula
C29H50O2
Synonyms
2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-(4′,8′,12′-trimethyltridecyl)-6-chromanol, 5,7,8-Trimethyltocol, D-α-Tocopherol, Vitamin E
Solubility
Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone, in anhydrous ethanol, in methylene chloride and in fatty oils.
Boiling Point
200-220 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.)
Density
0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Product Description
α-Tocopherol is synthesized from γ-tocopherol by the action of enzyme γ-tocopherol methyltransferase. It is the major form of Vitamin E in human plasma. It is present in sunflower seed oil.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
430.71
Physical State
Viscous Liquid
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.505 (lit.)
Stability
Stable. Combustible. May be sensitive to light and air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility
Insoluble
Color
Clear yellow to red