(+)-α-Tocopherol acetate, 1 X 1 g (T1157-1G)

α-Tocopherol acetate is a semisynthetic acetate ester of naturally occurring α-tocopherol. (+)-α-Tocopherol acetate has been used: •as a supplement in the human embryonic kidney cells (HEK 293) to assess its impact on cell growth •as a component of Dulbecco′s Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12 (DMEM/F12) for immortalized chondrocyte cell line •as a component of serum-free medium for human colon tissue organ culture •to test its antioxidant effects on cow articular chondrocytes α-Tocopherol acetate or vitamin E-acetate has antioxidant properties and reduces lipid peroxidation. However, vitamin E acetate on pyrolysis leads to the generation of carcinogens like alkenes and benzenes. Since the M.P. is about 25 °C this preparation is usually an oil. Does not air oxidize.

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