Description
γ-Tocopherol is the major form of the four tocopherols of vitamin E. γ-Tocopherol has been found to have cancer preventative activities in mammary tumorigenesis, colon tumorigenesis,and other anti-inflammatory potentials.
γ-Tocopherol
Product ID T564092
Cas No. 54-28-4
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| Cas No. | 54-28-4 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C28H48O2 |
| Formula Wt. | 416.68 |
| Chemical Name | (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol |
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol |
| Synonym | gamma-Tocopherol; D-gamma-Tocopherol; (+)-gamma-Tocopherol; 7,8-Dimethyltocol; o-Xylotocopherol |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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References
M. D. Thompson, R. V. Cooney. The Potential Physiological Role of γ-Tocopherol in Human Health: A Qualitative Review. Nutr Cancer. (2020) 72:808-825.
A. K. Smolarek, N. Suh. Chemopreventive activity of vitamin E in breast cancer: a focus on γ- and δ-tocopherol. Nutrients. (2011) 3:962-86.
K. Y. Liu, Q. Wang, C. H. Nakatsu, et al. Combining gamma-tocopherol and aspirin synergistically suppresses colitis-associated colon tumorigenesis and modulates the gut microbiota in mice, and inhibits the growth of human colon cancer cells. Eur J Pharmacol. (2023) 946:175656.
S. Campbell, W. Stone, S. Whaley, et al. Development of gamma (gamma)-tocopherol as a colorectal cancer chemopreventive agent. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. (2003) 47:249-59.
Q. Jiang, S. Im, J.G Wagner, et al. Gamma-tocopherol, a major form of vitamin E in diets: Insights into antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, mechanisms, and roles in disease management. Free Radic Biol Med. (2022) 178:347-359.