Gamma-Tocopherol

Description

Gamma-Tocopherol · CAS 54-28-4 · C28H48O2. UNII 8EF1Z1238F. Boiling Point: 226.20 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: -67.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Solubility: 128 mg/mL.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	54-28-4
PubChem CID	92729
Molecular formula	C28H48O2
IUPAC name	(2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
UNII (FDA)	8EF1Z1238F

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	416.7
XLogP3	10.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	12
Exact Mass	416.365430770
Monoisotopic Mass	416.365430770
Topological Polar Surface Area	29.5
Heavy Atom Count	30
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	226.20 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	-67.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Solubility	128 mg/mL
Refractive Index	[n]D/20 1,503-1,507
Collision Cross Section	207.9 Ų [M-H]-
Collision Cross Section	209.8 Ų [M+H]+

Physical description & handling notes

• Clear, viscous, pale yellow oil which oxidises and darkens on exposure to air or light
• Solid

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	100% (115 / 115)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	100% (115 / 115)

Documented Uses

• EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Preservatives and Antioxidants
• Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern
• 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-, (2R)-: ACTIVE
• Naturally occurring or synthetic substances that inhibit or retard oxidation reactions. They counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues.
• Organic substances that are required in small amounts for maintenance and growth, but which cannot be manufactured by the human body.

Synonyms

gamma-Tocopherol; 54-28-4; (+)-gamma-Tocopherol; 7,8-Dimethyltocol; o-Xylotocopherol; Gamma tocopherol; DTXSID9049031; 8EF1Z1238F; J213.540J; DTXCID0028957; CHEBI:18185; (2R)-3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol; (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol; 3,4-Dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol; RRR-gamma-Tocopherol; (R,R,R)-gamma-Tocopherol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Gamma-Tocopherol?

CAS 54-28-4; molecular formula C28H48O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Gamma-Tocopherol known by?

gamma-Tocopherol, 54-28-4, (+)-gamma-Tocopherol, 7,8-Dimethyltocol, o-Xylotocopherol, Gamma tocopherol.

Is Gamma-Tocopherol classified as hazardous?

100% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (115 of 115).

What are the key physical properties of Gamma-Tocopherol?

Boiling Point: 226.20 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: -67.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Solubility: 128 mg/mL; Refractive Index: [n]D/20 1,503-1,507.

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