Synonym: (R-
CAS Number 14101-61-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C28H42O2
Molecular Weight 410.63
grade | analytical reference material |
assay | 95.0% (qNMR) |
96.0% (HPLC) | |
form | neat |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
application(s) | HPLC: suitable |
gas chromatography (GC): suitable | |
format | neat |
storage temp. | 2-8C |
Tocotrienols are widely utilized for their strong antioxidant properties. The various isoforms of tocotrienols differ in their methyl substitution in the chromanol head.[] In addition to its antioxidant properties -tocotrienol has been shown to inhibit the NF-B activation pathway.[] -tocotrienol also acts as an inhibitor of HMG-CoA, the rate limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis.[]