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Alpha Tocopherol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-α-Tocopherol, DL-all-rac-α-Tocopherol, Vitamin E

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H50O2
CAS Number:
10191-41-0
Molecular Weight:
430.71
Beilstein:
94012
MDL number:
MFCD00006848
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751332
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

tocopherol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

density

0.950 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC1(C)CCc2c(C)c(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1

InChI

1S/C29H50O2/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/h20-22,30H,9-19H2,1-8H3

InChI key

GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-UHFFFAOYSA-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 Tocopherol 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:
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin E Capsules
  • Vitamin E Preparation
  • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Tablets
  • Tocopherols Excipient
  • Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate
  • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Capsules
  • Annatto Seed Oil Tocotrienols

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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

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