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D-α-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate
BioXtra, water soluble vitamin E conjugate
Synonym(s):
D-α-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate, TPGS, Vitamin E polyethylene glycol succinate, Vitamin E-TPGS
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biological source
synthetic
product line
BioXtra
form
powder, crystals or chunks
composition
α-tocopherol, ≥25%
concentration
≥25% (ALPHA TOCOPHEROL)
color
white to light brown
mp
>36 °C
solubility
H2O: 1 g/10 mL, clear to faintly turbid, colorless to faintly yellow
cation traces
Al: ≤5 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤5 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
CC1=C(C(=C(C2=C1OC(CC2)(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)C)C)OC(=O)CCC(=O)OCCO)C
InChI
1S/C35H58O6/c1-24(2)12-9-13-25(3)14-10-15-26(4)16-11-20-35(8)21-19-30-29(7)33(27(5)28(6)34(30)41-35)40-32(38)18-17-31(37)39-23-22-36/h24-26,36H,9-23H2,1-8H3
InChI key
AOBORMOPSGHCAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Tocofersolan, also known as Vitamin E-TPGS, is a nonionic surfactant and a synthetic polyethylene glycol derivative of α-tocopherol, commonly known as vitamin E. This water-soluble amphipathic formulation consists of d-alpha-tocopherol succinate coupled to polyethylene glycol (PEG) 1000 through a succinate linker. Its amphipathic nature enables the formation of micelles, facilitating uptake into enterocytes, even in the absence of bile salts. Upon hydrolysis, fat-soluble d-alpha-tocopherol is released. Tocofersolan significantly improves the absorption of d-alpha-tocopherol compared to free administration.
Moreover, Tocofersolan acts as an inhibitor of P-glycoprotein (P-gp or MDR1) substrate-induced ATPase activity in cell-free assays. It has demonstrated efficacy against resistant K562 cells by binding to urokinase-type plasminogen activator, a crucial enzyme for cancer cell migration and invasion. Additionally, Tocofersolan inhibits tyrosine kinase, a key player in cancer cell development, offering potential applications in metabolomics and biochemical research. Its ability to enhance the absorption of water-insoluble agents and other fat-soluble vitamins positions it as a promising compound for formulation and drug delivery research.
Moreover, Tocofersolan acts as an inhibitor of P-glycoprotein (P-gp or MDR1) substrate-induced ATPase activity in cell-free assays. It has demonstrated efficacy against resistant K562 cells by binding to urokinase-type plasminogen activator, a crucial enzyme for cancer cell migration and invasion. Additionally, Tocofersolan inhibits tyrosine kinase, a key player in cancer cell development, offering potential applications in metabolomics and biochemical research. Its ability to enhance the absorption of water-insoluble agents and other fat-soluble vitamins positions it as a promising compound for formulation and drug delivery research.
Application
D-α-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate has been used as an emulsifier in the preparation of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) particle as synthetic DNA carriers by double emulsion (w1/o/w2) and nanoprecipitation method.
D-α-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 is a versatile compound that finds application in cell biology, metabolomics, biochemical and drug delivery research.
Biochem/physiol Actions
D-α-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) also known as vitamin E TPGS, is a therapeutic agent for vitamin E deficiency in children, administered during chronic childhood cholestasis. TPGS exerts anti-tumor activity in MCF-7 and breast cancer cells by downregulating anti-apoptotic proteins. TPGS finds its application as an emulsifier in the preparation of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) particles for DNA labelling, produces particles of uniform size, high encapsulation efficiency, increases hydrophilicity and prevents aggregation of particles.
Tocopherols (TCP) (vitamin E) are a series (α, α, α and α) of chiral organic molecules that vary in their degree of methylation of the phenol moiety of the chromanol ring. Tocopherols are lipid soluble anti-oxidants that protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. α-Tocopherol is the form of tocopherol preferentially absorbed by homo sapiens.
Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) may be used to create biodegradable polymers and antioxidant surfactants.
TPGS exerts anti-tumor activity in MCF-7 and breast cancer cells by downregulating anti-apoptotic proteins.
TPGS finds its application as an emulsifier in the preparation of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) particles for DNA labelling, produces particles of uniform size, high encapsulation efficiency, increases hydrophilicity and prevents aggregation of particles.
Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) may be used to create biodegradable polymers and antioxidant surfactants.
TPGS exerts anti-tumor activity in MCF-7 and breast cancer cells by downregulating anti-apoptotic proteins.
TPGS finds its application as an emulsifier in the preparation of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) particles for DNA labelling, produces particles of uniform size, high encapsulation efficiency, increases hydrophilicity and prevents aggregation of particles.
Features and Benefits
- Can be used in Metabolomics and Biochemical research
- High-quality compound suitable for multiple research applications
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
>392.0 °F
Flash Point(C)
> 200 °C
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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