(+)-alpha-Tocopherol acetate, BioReagent, suitable for insect cell culture, approx. 1360 IU/g
Application
(+)-?-Tocopherol acetate has been used: as a supplement in the human embryonic kidney cells (HEK 293) to assess its impact on cell growthas 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 cultureto test its antioxidant effects on cow articular chondrocytes
Use in insect cell culture applications as an antioxidant.
Biochem/physiol Actions
?-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.
General description
α-Tocopherol acetate is a semisynthetic acetate ester of naturally occurring α-tocopherol.
Packaging
1, 10 g in glass bottle
| Colour | white to yellow |
|---|---|
| Pack | 10G |
| InChI key | ZAKOWWREFLAJOT-CEFNRUSXSA-N |
| InChI | 1S/C31H52O3/c1-21(2)13-10-14-22(3)15-11-16-23(4)17-12-19-31(9)20-18-28-26(7)29(33-27(8)32)24(5)25(6)30(28)34-31/h21-23H,10-20H2,1-9H3/t22-,23-,31-/m1/s1 |
| Manufacturer | SIGMA-ALDRICH |
| Further Info | Synthesized from natural α-tocopherol |
| Product Line | BioReagent |
| Form | liquid (or semi-solid) |
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