γ-Tocopherol (Standard)

• Description:

  γ-Tocopherol (Standard) is the analytical standard of γ-Tocopherol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. γ-Tocopherol (D-γ-Tocopherol) is a potent cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor. γ-Tocopherol is a naturally occurring form of Vitamin E in many plant seeds, such as corn oil and soybeans. γ-Tocopherol possesses antiinflammatory properties and anti-cancer activity[1].

• Product Name Alternative:

  D-γ-Tocopherol (Standard) ; (+) -γ-Tocopherol (Standard)

• UNSPSC:

  12352005

• Target:

  COX; Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards

• Type:

  Reference Standards

• Related Pathways:

  Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

• Field of Research:

  Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/γ-tocopherol-standard.html

• Smiles:

  OC1=C(C)C(C)=C2C(CC[C@](CCC[C@H](C)CCC[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)(C)O2)=C1

• Molecular Formula:

  C28H48O2

• Molecular Weight:

  416.68

• References & Citations:

  [1]Q Jiang, et al. Gamma-Tocopherol, the Major Form of Vitamin E in the US Diet, Deserves More Attention. Am J Clin Nutr. 2001 Dec;74 (6) :714-22.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room temperature

• Scientific Category:

  Reference Standards

• CAS Number:

  [54-28-4]