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gamma-Tocotrienol

Also known as (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol, 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-, (R-(E,E))-, 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl)-, (2R)-

CAS 14101-61-2Formula C28H42O2Molar mass 410.64 g/molEC 604-216-1
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gamma-Tocotrienol chemical structure, C28H42O2, CAS 14101-61-2
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
14101-61-2
Formula
C28H42O2
Molar mass
410.64 g/mol
EC number
604-216-1
HS code
293628
Category
Vitamins and nutraceutical actives

What is gamma-Tocotrienol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Gamma-tocotrienol is a tocotrienol that is chroman-6-ol substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 7 and 8 and a farnesyl chain at position 2. A vitamin E family member that has potent anti-cancer properties against a wide-range of cancers. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, a hepatoprotective agent, a radiation protective agent, an apoptosis inducer and a plant metabolite. It is a vitamin E and a tocotrienol.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
CAS number
14101-61-2 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
604-216-1
Molecular formula
C28H42O2
UNII
185QAE24TR
MDL number
MFCD00901547
InChIKey
OTXNTMVVOOBZCV-WAZJVIJMSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C28H42O2/c1-20(2)11-8-12-21(3)13-9-14-22(4)15-10-17-28(7)18-16-25-19-26(29)23(5)24(6)27(25)30-28/h11,13,15,19,29H,8-10,12,14,16-18H2,1-7H3/b21-13+,22-15+/t28-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC1(C)CCc2cc(O)c(C)c(C)c2O1
Isomeric SMILES
CC1=C(C=C2CC[C@@](OC2=C1C)(C)CC/C=C(\C)/CC/C=C(\C)/CCC=C(C)C)O

Synonyms

  • (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-, (R-(E,E))-
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl)-, (2R)-
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-, [R-(E,E)]-
  • 2R,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
  • tocotrienol, gamma
  • (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl)-3,4-dihydrochromen-6-ol
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl]-, (2R)-
  • 2R,7,8-trimethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol
  • plastochromanol 8, plastochromanol 3
  • D-gamma-Tocotrienol
  • Gama-Tocotrienol
  • 7,8-Dimethyltocotrienol
  • Plastochromanol 3
  • (R)-2,7,8-Trimethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl)chroman-6-ol
  • (R)-gamma-Tocotrienol
  • (2R)-3,4-Dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-1-yl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
  • (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
  • (R-(E,E))-3,4-Dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
  • 2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl]-, (2R)-
  • Plastochromanol
  • Tocotrienol
  • (R-(all-E))-3,4-Dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12,16,20,24,28,32-octamethyl-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31-tritriacontaoctaenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
  • 2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-((3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-, (2R)-
  • 2R-gamma-tocotrienol
Show all 32 synonyms
  • Gamma tocotrienol
  • 3,4-Dihydro-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
  • gamma-Tocotrienol, analytical standard
  • (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trienyl]chroman-6-ol
  • 6-Chromanol, 2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)-
  • 6-Chromanol, 2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrienyl)- (7CI,8CI)
  • (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4',8',12'-trimethyl-trideca-3',7',11'-trienyl)-6-hydroxychroman

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
410.64 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
410.3185 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
8.29calc.
Topological polar surface area
29.46 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
9calc.
Heavy atoms
30calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.57calc.
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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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • antineoplastic agent
  • antioxidant
  • apoptosis inducer
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • hepatoprotective agent
  • metabolite
  • pharmaceutical
  • plant metabolite
  • protective agent
  • radiation protective agent

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code gamma-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.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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Frequently asked questions

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What is gamma-Tocotrienol?

Gamma-tocotrienol is a tocotrienol that is chroman-6-ol substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 7 and 8 and a farnesyl chain at position 2. A vitamin E family member that has potent anti-cancer properties against a wide-range of cancers.

What is the CAS number of gamma-Tocotrienol?

The CAS registry number of gamma-Tocotrienol is 14101-61-2.

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

The molecular formula of gamma-Tocotrienol is C28H42O2 and its molar mass is 410.64 g/mol.

What is gamma-Tocotrienol used for?

Known uses and roles of gamma-Tocotrienol include vitamins and supplements in pharmaceuticals, vitamins, minerals and nutrients in food and beverage, feed vitamins in animal feed and nutrition, antineoplastic agent, antioxidant and 8 more.

Is gamma-Tocotrienol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for gamma-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 gamma-Tocotrienol?

gamma-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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