| Description | γ-Tocotrienol (Plastochromanol) is one of the four types of tocotrienol, a type of vitamin E. Itl is also a radioprotector, antioxidant. It shows antitumor and antihypertensive effects in vivo. |
| Synonyms | gamma Tocotrienol, gammaTocotrienol, gamma-Tocotrienol, D-gamma-Tocotrienol, Plastochromanol, γ-生育三烯酚 |
| molecular weight | 410.63 |
| Molecular formula | C28H42O2 |
| CAS | 14101-61-2 |
| Storage | store at low temperature,keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 100 mg/mL (243.53 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
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