DL-alpha-Tocopherol, 97+%

Description

CAS: 10191-41-0 | C29H50O2 | 430.72 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10191-41-0
• Molecular Formula: C29H50O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 430.72
• MDL Number: MFCD00072051
• InChI Key: GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-IEOSBIPESA-N
• 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
• PubChem CID: 14985
• ChEBI: CHEBI:18145
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
• 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

• Melting Point: 2°C to 4°C
• Density: 0.950 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 200°C to 220°C (0.1 mm)
• Flash Point: 240°C (464°F)
• Assay Percent Range: >97%
• Refractive Index: 1.505
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 94012
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,10021
• Solubility Information: Miscible with chloroform,vegetable oils, ether,acetone and alcohol. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 430.72
• Percent Purity: ≥97%
• Chemical Name or Material: DL-α-Tocopherol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H317
Precautionary Statement	P261-P272-P280g-P302+P352-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	233-466-0
RTECSNumber	GA8746000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only