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Alpha tocopheryl acid succinate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

D-α-Tocopherol succinate, Vitamin E succinate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C33H54O5
CAS Number:
4345-03-3
Molecular Weight:
530.78
Beilstein:
4038233
MDL number:
MFCD00072055
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751335
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

tocopherol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@]1(C)CCc2c(C)c(OC(=O)CCC(O)=O)c(C)c(C)c2O1

InChI

1S/C33H54O5/c1-22(2)12-9-13-23(3)14-10-15-24(4)16-11-20-33(8)21-19-28-27(7)31(25(5)26(6)32(28)38-33)37-30(36)18-17-29(34)35/h22-24H,9-21H2,1-8H3,(H,34,35)/t23-,24-,33-/m1/s1

InChI key

IELOKBJPULMYRW-NJQVLOCASA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Alpha tocopheryl acid succinate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins Capsules
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins Tablets
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins with Minerals Capsules
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins with Minerals Tablets
  • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Capsules
  • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Oral Solution
  • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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