| alpha-Tocopherol acetate is the most bioactive of the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E. Richest sources are green vegetables, grains, and oils, particularly palm, safflower and sunflower oils. Synonyms: (2R)-3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol 6-Acetate, Ephynal Acetate, (+)-alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, (+)-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, (2R,4R,8R)-alpha-Tocopherol Acetate, (2R,4R,8R)-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, (R,R,R)-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, 2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)- 6-chromanol Acetate, Alfacol, Copherol 12250, Ecofrol, Econ, Tofaxin, Tokoferol Acetate CAS No: 58-95-7 Molecular Formula: C31H52O3 Molecular Weight: 472.74 Appearance: Pale yellow oil Purity: 95% Specific Rotation: 24 Refractive Index: 1.50 Solubility: Ethanol: Sparingly soluble: 1-10mg/ml, Chloroform, Methanol Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4C. Light Sensitive, Air Sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
