Vitamin E Gamma-Tocopherol
- CAS
- 54-28-4
- EC
- 200-201-5, E308
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Animal Nutrition
Gamma-tocopherol is a form of vitamin E with formula C28H48O2 and molecular weight 416.68 g/mol. It is a pale yellow oily liquid, density 0.95 g/cm³, boiling point 157°C at 0.1 mmHg, soluble in organics, insoluble in water; more potent antioxidant than alpha in some contexts, found in plant oils.
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Vitamin E Gamma-Tocopherol
Applications
Used as antioxidant in supplements for cancer prevention; in food preservation for oils; in cosmetics for anti-inflammatory effects; in pharmaceuticals for heart health; in research for oxidative stress; in animal nutrition.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity; may irritate skin or eyes upon contact. Avoid strong oxidizers; stable but oxidised in air. Use PPE; no major hazards but monitor for hypersensitivity.
Packaging
Supplied in 1mg or 5mg ampules for analytical standards; store under nitrogen in cool places.