(+)-α-Tocopherol

Supplier CD Formulation
Product # CDC10-0027
CAS # 200-412-2
Pricing 10, 100 g in ampule, Inquire for price
product1 Cosmetic Ingredients
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
CAS Number 59-02-9
Category Antioxidant Cosmetic Chemicals
Purity >97.0%(GC)
Color Clear yellow to red
Physical State Viscous Liquid
Solubility Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in acetone, in anhydrous ethanol, in methylene chloride and in fatty oils.
Quality Level 200.0
Storage −20°C
Boiling Point 200-220 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.)
Melting Point 4 °C
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
Flash Point 253 °C
MDL number MFCD00072045
NACRES NA.79
Refractive Index n20/D 1.505 (lit.)
Stability Stable. Combustible. May be sensitive to light and air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazard Codes Xi
WGK Germany 1.0
RTECS DJ2900000
HS Code 29362800.0
Water Solubility Insoluble
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