Sigma-Aldrich
(+)-A-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE ACTIVITY: ~1360 IU/G BIOREAGENT SUITABLE FOR INSECT CELL CULTURE (C005B-302076)
General description α:-Tocopherol acetate is a semisynthetic acetate ester of naturally occurring α:-tocopherol. Application (+)-α:-Tocopherol acetate has been used: as a supplement in the human embryonic kidney cells (HEK 293) to
General description
α-Tocopherol acetate is a semisynthetic acetate ester of naturally occurring α-tocopherol.
Application
(+)-α-Tocopherol acetate has been used:
- as a supplement in the human embryonic kidney cells (HEK 293) to assess its impact on cell growth
- as a component of Dulbecco′s Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12 (DMEM/F12) for immortalized chondrocyte cell line
- as a component of serum-free medium for human colon tissue organ culture
- to test its antioxidant effects on cow articular chondrocytes
Use in insect cell culture applications as an antioxidant.
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-Tocopherol acetate or vitamin E-acetate has antioxidant properties and reduces lipid peroxidation. However, vitamin E acetate on pyrolysis leads to the generation of carcinogens like alkenes and benzenes.
Caution
Since the M.P. is about 25 °C this preparation is usually an oil. Does not air oxidize.
- UPC:
- 51422369
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- Quantity:
- 1
- Unit of Measurement:
- GM
- MPN:
- T1157-1G
- CAS:
- 58-95-7



