BP882

α-Tocopherol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): (±)-α-Tocopherol, DL-all-rac-α-Tocopherol, Vitamin E
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₉H₅₀O₂
• CAS Number: 10191-41-0
• Molecular Weight: 430.71
• EC Number: 233-466-0
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 94012
• MDL number: MFCD00006848
• eCl@ss: 34058016

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: tocopherol
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• technique(s): gas chromatography (GC): suitable, liquid chromatography (LC): suitable
• color: light yellow
• mp: 2.5-3.5 °C
• 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

Description

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. α -Tocopherol is the active form of vitamin E. It functions as an hydroperoxyl radical scavenger and protects from oxidative damage. α -Tocopherol plays a crucial role in cell signalling and regulating immune responses. α -Tocopherol deficiency is associated with abetalipoproteinemia, cystic fibrosis and celiac disease. It has antiproliferative effects. It inhibits arsenite-induced damage of human fibroblasts.

Application

Α-Tocopherol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate Tablets

Packaging

Unit quantity: 200 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H317
• pcodes: P261 - P272 - P280 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk: WGK 1