General description
α-Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E. Vitamin E can be obtained through dietary sources. RRRâ€Âαâ€Âtocopherol is a natural form of α-Tocopherol.
Application
DL-alpha-Tocopherol acetate was used as a vitamin E supplement for studying whether the addition of an antioxidant or vitamin E in the diet of rats with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis can reduce detrimental impact of inflammatory bowel disease.
Biochem/physiol Actions
α-Tocopherol is also known as a radical-chain breaker due to its anti-oxidant property.
Tocopherols are lipid soluble anti-oxidants that protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. α-Tocopherol is the form of tocopherol preferentially absorbed by Homosapiens. DL-α-Tocopherol acetate can inhibit oxidation of linoleate.
- UPC:
- 51171513
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- 29992-50G-F
- CAS:
- 7695-91-2