DL-alpha-Tocopherol

SKU: orb1297644

Description

DL-alpha-Tocopherol (Ephanyl) is a synthetic form of vitamin E with demonstrated antioxidant activity. It is widely used in research to protect skin fibroblasts and other cell types from UV-induced cytotoxicity in vitro, and to study oxidative stress mechanisms in both cellular and animal models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 10191-41-0
• MW: 430.71
• Purity: 99.19% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₉H₅₀O₂
• SMILES: CC(C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@@H](C)CCC[C@]1(C)CCC2=C(C)C(O)=C(C)C(C)=C2O1
• Target: Apoptosis,DNA/RNA Synthesis,Antioxidant,Ferroptosis
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (4.64 mM);DMSO:25 mg/mL (58.04 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

α-Tochopherol, inhibit, Inhibitor, Ephanyl, Ferroptosis, DL-α-Tocopherol, DL alpha Tocopherol, DL-a-Tocopherol, DLalphaTocopherol, DL-alpha-Tocopherol, a-Tochopherol, Alpha-Tochopherol, antioxidant

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Gene Symbol

Apoptosis,DNA/RNA Synthesis,Antioxidant,Ferroptosis