Tocopherol

Molecular Formula:C28H48O2
CAS No.: 1406-66-2
Product Description:
Tocopherols (or TCP) are a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity. It is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols.
Tocotrienols, which are related compounds, may also have vitamin E activity. All of these various derivatives with vitamin activity may correctly be referred to as "vitamin E." Tocopherols and tocotrienols are fat-soluble antioxidants but also seem to have many other functions in the body.
The compound α-tocopherol, a common form of tocopherol added to food products, is denoted by the E number E307