α-Tocotrienol
α-Tocotrienol is an isoform of vitamin E and found in vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, grains, and oils. Vitamin E plays a role as an antioxidant, in lowering cholesterol and other lipids, as a neuroprotective and anticancer agent, and in cardiovascular disease protection.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
58864-81-6
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H312, H332
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Neurological Disease; Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/α-tocotrienol.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
98.81
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC1=C(C)C(C)=C2C(CC[C@](CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/C)(C)O2)=C1C
Molecular Formula
C29H44O2
Molecular Weight
424.66
Precautions
H302, H312, H332
References & Citations
[1]Miyazawa T, et al., Anti-angiogenic potential of tocotrienol in vitro. Biochemistry (Mosc) . 2004 Jan;69 (1) :67-9.|[2]Noguchi N, et al., Inhibition of THP-1 cell adhesion to endothelial cells by alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocotrienol is dependent on intracellular concentration of the antioxidants. Free Radic Biol Med. 2003 Jun 15;34 (12) :1614-20.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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