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T0452

Sigma-Aldrich

D-α-Tocotrienol

from rice, ≥75% (GC)

Synonym(s):

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H44O2
CAS Number:
1721-51-3
Molecular Weight:
424.66
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.79

biological source

rice

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥75% (GC)

form

liquid

color

colorless to brown

mp

30-31 °C

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C29H44O2/c1-20(2)12-9-13-21(3)14-10-15-22(4)16-11-18-29(8)19-17-26-25(7)27(30)23(5)24(6)28(26)31-29/h12,14,16,30H,9-11,13,15,17-19H2,1-8H3/b21-14+,22-16+/t29-/m1/s1

InChI key

RZFHLOLGZPDCHJ-XZXLULOTSA-N

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General description

Tocotrienols belong to the vitamin E family and have an unsaturated isoprenoid side chain. The various isoforms of tocotrienols differ in their methyl substitution in the chromanol head. α-Tocotrienol present in crude palm oil is regarded as a natural supplement.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Tocotrienol is an effective free radical scavengerand elicits protective functionality during oxidative stress in microsomes. It is a strong antioxidant, which reduces inflammation and is used in cancer treatment. α-tocotrienol supplementation may reduce cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemia. α-tocotrienol is neuroprotective as it blocks glutamate-induced cell death in neuronal cells.
α-Tocotrienol may be used along with other isoforms to differentiate tocotrienol activities.
Tocotrienols are widely utilized for their strong antioxidant properties. The various isoforms of tocotrienols differ in their methyl substitution in the chromanol head. α-tocotrienol demonstrates neuroprotective properties by blocking glutamate-induced cell death in neuronal cells.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Molecular aspects of alpha-tocotrienol antioxidant action and cell signalling
Packer L, et al.
The Journal of Nutrition, 131(2), 369S-373S (2001)
Vladimir Gogvadze et al.
International journal of cancer, 127(8), 1823-1832 (2010-01-28)
Release of mitochondrial proteins such as cytochrome c, AIF, Smac/Diablo etc., plays a crucial role in apoptosis induction. A redox-silent analog of vitamin E, alpha-tocopheryl succinate (alpha-TOS), was shown to stimulate cytochrome c release via production of reactive oxygen species
Tocotrienols inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines in macrophages of female mice
Qureshi AA, et al.
Lipids in Health and Disease, 9(1), 143-143 (2010)
Tomono Uchida et al.
Lipids, 47(2), 129-139 (2011-11-02)
The aim of this study was to evaluate tissue distribution of vitamin E isoforms such as α- and γ-tocotrienol and γ-tocopherol and interference with their tissue accumulation by α-tocopherol. Rats were fed a diet containing a tocotrienol mixture or γ-tocopherol
Han-A Park et al.
Stroke, 42(8), 2308-2314 (2011-07-02)
α-Tocotrienol (TCT) represents the most potent neuroprotective form of natural vitamin E that is Generally Recognized As Safe certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This work addresses a novel molecular mechanism by which α-TCT may be protective against
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