Description / Application
(R,R,R)-alpha-tocopherol is an alpha-tocopherol that has R,R,R configuration. The naturally occurring stereoisomer of alpha-tocopherol, it is found particularly in sunflower and olive oils. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antiviral agent, a micronutrient, an EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor, an anticoagulant, a nutraceutical, an immunomodulator, an antiatherogenic agent, a plant metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is an enantiomer of a (S,S,S)-alpha-tocopherol.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Vitamin E |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C29H50O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 430.7 |
| MFCD | MFCD00072045 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |