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Substance Name: Tocopherol [JAN]
RN: 1406-66-2
UNII: R0ZB2556P8
InChIKey: QUEDXNHFTDJVIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Note
- A collective name for a group of closely related lipids that contain substitutions on the 2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol nucleus and a long hydrocarbon chain of isoprenoid units. They are antioxidants by virtue of the phenolic hydrogen. Tocopherols react with the most reactive form of oxygen and protect unsaturated fatty acids from oxidation.
Molecular Formula
- C28-H48-O2
Molecular Weight
- 416.685
Classification Codes
- Antioxidants
- Growth Substances
- Micronutrients
- Protective Agents
- Vitamins
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Tocopherol [JAN]
- Tocopherols
MeSH Heading
- Tocopherols
Synonyms
- CCRIS 4506
- EC 604-195-9
- Methyltocols
- Tocopherol
- UNII-R0ZB2556P8
Systematic Names
- E-MIX 80
- Tocopherols
Superlist Name
- Tocopherols
Registry Numbers
CAS Registry Number
- 1406-66-2
FDA UNII
- R0ZB2556P8
System Generated Number
- 0001406662