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alpha-Tocotrienol

Also known as (R)-alpha-Tocotrienol, (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]chroman-6-ol, (2R,3'E,7'E)-alpha-Tocotrienol

CAS 1721-51-3Formula C29H44O2Molar mass 424.67 g/molEC 611-757-7
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alpha-Tocotrienol chemical structure, C29H44O2, CAS 1721-51-3
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
1721-51-3
Formula
C29H44O2
Molar mass
424.67 g/mol
EC number
611-757-7
HS code
293628
Category
Vitamins and nutraceutical actives

What is alpha-Tocotrienol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Alpha-tocotrienol is a tocotrienol that is chroman-6-ol substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 5, 7 and 8 and a farnesyl chain at position 2. It has been found in palm oil derived from Elaeis guineensis. It has a role as a ferroptosis inhibitor, a neuroprotective agent, a plant metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a vitamin E and a tocotrienol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
CAS number
1721-51-3Other or deprecated CAS: 58864-81-6
EC numbers
611-757-7, 985-062-5
Molecular formula
C29H44O2
UNII
B6LXL1832Y
MDL number
MFCD11045308
InChIKey
RZFHLOLGZPDCHJ-XZXLULOTSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C29H44O2/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/h12,14,16,30H,9-11,13,15,17-19H2,1-8H3/b21-14+,22-16+/t29-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC1(C)CCc2c(C)c(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=C(C2=C(CC[C@@](O2)(C)CC/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CCC=C(C)C)C(=C1O)C)C

Synonyms

  • (R)-alpha-Tocotrienol
  • (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]chroman-6-ol
  • (2R,3'E,7'E)-alpha-Tocotrienol
  • Tocotrienol, alpha
  • (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
  • (2R)-2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl)chroman-6-ol
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-, (2R)-
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-, (R-(E,E))-
  • 2R,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
  • (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl)-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-, [R-(E,E)]-
  • 2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl]-, (2R)-
  • 2R,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
  • D-alpha-Tocotrienol
  • zeta1-Tocopherol
  • D-|A-Tocotrienol
  • (R)-a-Tocotrienol
  • (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
  • D-a-Tocotrienol (Rice) (>75%)
  • (R)-2,5,7,8-Tetramethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl)chroman-6-ol
  • [R-(E,E)]-3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
  • D-a-Tocotrienol
  • cent-Tocotrienol
  • delta-alpha-tocotrienol
  • D-Alpha tocotrienol
Show all 29 synonyms
  • Tocotrienol, 5,7,8-trimethyl
  • alpha-tocotrienol, zeta1-tocopherol
  • alpha-Tocotrienol, analytical standard
  • Vitamin e (alpha-tocotrienol)

Physical and chemical properties

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Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
424.67 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
424.3341 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
8.6calc.
Topological polar surface area
29.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
31calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.59calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc2c(c1)CCCO2

c1ccc2c(c1)CCCO2

2 rings, 10 atoms, the Chroman ring system.

4,102 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Pharmacological actions

  • Antioxidants

Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • ferroptosis inhibitor
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • neuroprotective agent
  • pharmaceutical
  • plant metabolite
  • protective agent

Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code alpha-Tocotrienol is traded under.

HS 2936.28Indicative HS code

Vitamin E and its derivatives

World exports in 2024
$2.27B
+26.5% vs 2023, imports $2.27B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China54.5%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported15.5%
  3. Netherlands11.1%
Top importers
  1. United States21.2%
  2. Netherlands10.2%
  3. Germany10.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about alpha-Tocotrienol, based on the data on this page

What is alpha-Tocotrienol?

Alpha-tocotrienol is a tocotrienol that is chroman-6-ol substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 5, 7 and 8 and a farnesyl chain at position 2. It has been found in palm oil derived from Elaeis guineensis. It has a role as a ferroptosis inhibitor, a neuroprotective agent, a plant metabolite and a human metabolite.

What is the CAS number of alpha-Tocotrienol?

The CAS registry number of alpha-Tocotrienol is 1721-51-3. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 58864-81-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of alpha-Tocotrienol?

The molecular formula of alpha-Tocotrienol is C29H44O2 and its molar mass is 424.67 g/mol.

What is alpha-Tocotrienol used for?

Known uses and roles of alpha-Tocotrienol include vitamins and supplements in pharmaceuticals, vitamins, minerals and nutrients in food and beverage, feed vitamins in animal feed and nutrition, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite and 9 more.

Is alpha-Tocotrienol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for alpha-Tocotrienol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of alpha-Tocotrienol?

alpha-Tocotrienol is usually classified under HS code 293628 (Vitamin E and its derivatives). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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