Bioactivity | β-Tocotrienol is one form of vitamin E. β-Tocotrienol is a less potent antioxidant than α-tocotrienol[1]. |
Name | β-Tocotrienol |
CAS | 490-23-3 |
Formula | C28H42O2 |
Molar Mass | 410.63 |
Appearance | Liquid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
Reference | [1]. A Kamal-Eldin, et al. The Chemistry and Antioxidant Properties of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols. Lipids. 1996 Jul;31(7):671-701. |