Preferred Label : Delta-Tocopherol;
NCIt synonyms : [2R-[2R*(4R*,8R*)]]-3,4-Dihydro-2,8-dimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol;
NCIt related terms : .DELTA.-TOCOPHEROL; 2,8-dimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)chroman-6-ol;
NCIt definition : The orally bioavailable delta form of the naturally-occurring fat-soluble vitamin
E, mostly found in soybean and corn oils, with potential antioxidant activity. Although
the exact mechanism of action of this tocopherol has yet to be fully identified, delta-tocopherol
appears to have the ability to scavenge free radicals, thereby protecting cells against
oxidative damage.;
Alternative definition : CRCH: Tocopherol with a single methyl group on the bottom (R3 position) of its chromanol
ring.;
UNII : JU84X1II0N;
InChIKey : GZIFEOYASATJEH-VHFRWLAGSA-N;
CAS number : 119-13-1;
Unit used : mg;
Chemical formula : C27H46O2;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:47772;
Codes from synonyms : 00712;
Origin ID : C63645;
UMLS CUI : C4721403;
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