Molecular structure of γ-Tocopherol, CAS Number: 54-28-4
γ-Tocopherol (CAS 54-28-4)
Alternate Names:
(R,R,R)-γ-Tocopherol; 7,8-Dimethyltocol
Application:
γ-Tocopherol is a naturally occurring tocopherol
CAS Number:
54-28-4
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
416.68
Molecular Formula:
C28H48O2
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γ-Tocopherol is a form of tocopherol with methyl groups at positions 7 and 8 of the chroman-6-ol core. It is predominantly present in maize oil and soybean oils. This compound serves as a plant metabolite, food antioxidant, and algal metabolite. Additionally, it is classified as a vitamin E and a tocopherol.
γ-Tocopherol (CAS 54-28-4) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
γ-Tocopherol, 5 mg | sc-213224 | 5 mg | $91.00 |