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:
- 51321702
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- T1157-10G
- CAS:
- 58-95-7