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T2028

Sigma-Aldrich

(+)-δ-Tocopherol

≥90%

Synonym(s):

delta Tocopherol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C27H46O2
CAS Number:
119-13-1
Molecular Weight:
402.65
EC Number:
204-299-0
MDL number:
MFCD20486794
UNSPSC Code:
12352212
eCl@ss:
34058016
PubChem Substance ID:
24900009
NACRES:
NA.79

biological source

plant

Assay

≥90%

form

liquid

color

light yellow to dark orange

SMILES string

CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@]1(C)CCc2cc(O)cc(C)c2O1

InChI

1S/C27H46O2/c1-20(2)10-7-11-21(3)12-8-13-22(4)14-9-16-27(6)17-15-24-19-25(28)18-23(5)26(24)29-27/h18-22,28H,7-17H2,1-6H3/t21-,22-,27-/m1/s1

InChI key

GZIFEOYASATJEH-VHFRWLAGSA-N

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Application

(+)-δ-Tocopherol has been used as a reference material for its extraction from oil using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). It has also been used as a standard to quantify δ-tocopherol in soybean using reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tocopherols (TCP) (vitamin E) are a series (α, β, γ and δ) 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. Various isofroms and analogues of tocopherol have opposing and differentiated regulatory activities in vivo.
Tocopherols (TCP) (vitamin E) are a series (α, β, γ and δ) of chiral organic molecules that vary in their degree of methylation of the phenol moiety of the chromanol ring. Tocopherols are fat soluble anti-oxidants that protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. δ-T is methylated at the 8-position. It has an anticancer property. δ-T is involved in proinflammatory response initiated by reactive oxygen species. It lowers lipid accumulation and promotes neuronal differentiation. δ-T also has antiangiogenic and natriuretic activities.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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delta-tocopherol is more active than alpha-or gamma-tocopherol in inhibiting lung tumorigenesis in vivo
Li GX, et al.
Cancer Prevention Research (Philadelphia, Pa.), 4(3), 404-413 (2011)
Characterization of oil extracted from the kernel of the fruit of cumare?s palm (Astrocaryum chambira Barret)
Ramirez-Nino M, et al.
Revista Facultad Nacional De Agronomia Medellin, 71(1), 8415-8422 (2018)
Alain Mavon et al.
Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society, 100(2), 221-231 (2004-11-17)
The aim of this study was to investigate the cutaneous penetration and metabolism of the new vitamin E prodrug delta-tocopherol glucoside (delta-TG), as compared to those of common vitamin E acetate, in vitro, both in reconstituted human epidermis and in
Chandan K Sen et al.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1031, 127-142 (2005-03-09)
Vitamin E is essential for normal neurological function. It is the major lipid-soluble, chain-breaking antioxidant in the body, protecting the integrity of membranes by inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Mostly on the basis of symptoms of primary vitamin E deficiency, it has
Qing Jiang et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 101(51), 17825-17830 (2004-12-15)
gamma-Tocopherol (gammaT), the predominant form of vitamin E in diets, but not alpha-tocopherol, the major vitamin E form in tissues and supplements, inhibits proliferation of prostate cancer cells (LNCaP and PC-3) and lung cancer cells (A549). In contrast, at similar
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Dietary Antioxidants

Antioxidants protect biological systems from oxidative damage produced by oxygen-containing free radicals and from redoxactive transition metal ions such as iron, copper, and cadmium.

Protocols

HPLC Analysis of Vitamins, Fat Soluble (A and E), on SUPELCOSIL™ LC-18

Separation of δ-Tocopherol, analytical standard; Retinyl acetate; (+)-γ-Tocopherol; α-Tocopherol, ≥95.5%; Retinol; Vitamin A (acetate), meets USP testing specifications.

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