DL-α-Tocopherol is used as an antioxidant that protects cell membrane lipids from oxidative damage.
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Applications
DL-α-Tocopherol is used as an antioxidant that protects cell membrane lipids from oxidative damage.
Solubility
Miscible with chloroform, vegetable oils, ether, acetone and alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Cimadevilla, H. M.; Hevia, D.; Miar, A.; Mayo, J. C.; Lombo, F.; Sainz, R. M. Development and validation of a single HPLC method for determination of alfa-tocopherol in cell culture and in human or mouse biological samples. Biomed. Chromatogr. 2015, 29 (6), 843-852.
- Powell, C. D.; Chowdhury, M. K.; Bureau, D. P. Assessing the bioavailability of l-lysine sulfate compared to l-lysine HCl in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquacult. 2015, 448, (1), 327-333.