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1667600

USP

Alpha Tocopherol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-α-Tocopherol, DL-all-rac-α-Tocopherol, Vitamin E

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H50O2
CAS Number:
10191-41-0
Molecular Weight:
430.71
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329751332
MDL number:
MFCD00006848
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
94012

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InChI key

GVJHHUAWPYXKBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES string

CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC1(C)CCc2c(C)c(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1

InChI

1S/C29H50O2/c1-20(2)12-9-13-21(3)14-10-15-22(4)16-11-18-29(8)19-17-26-25(7)27(30)23(5)24(6)28(26)31-29/h20-22,30H,9-19H2,1-8H3

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

tocopherol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

density

0.950 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Alpha Tocopherol USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin E Capsules
  • Vitamin E Preparation
  • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Tablets
  • Tocopherols Excipient
  • Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate
  • Oil-Soluble Vitamins Capsules
  • Annatto Seed Oil Tocotrienols

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

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Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water insoluble liquid

fsl

1667600-250MG:

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