Definition: A collective name for a group of closely related lipids that contain substitutions on the 2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol nucleus and a long hydrocarbon chain of isoprenoid units. They are antioxidants by virtue of the phenolic hydrogen. Tocopherols react with the most reactive form of oxygen and protect unsaturated fatty acids from oxidation.
Other names d alpha Tocopheryl Acetate; Vitamin Emp; Vitamin E, Vitagutt; Vitamin E, Togasan; Vitamin E, Mowivit; Vitamin E mp; Vitamin E EVI MIRALE; Vitamin E Dragees; VitaPlus E; VitaE; Vita Plus E; Vita E; UnoVit; Uno Vit; Tocopherol ratiopharm Brand; Tocopherol Worwag Brand; Tocopherol Wiedemann Brand; Tocopherol Verla Brand; Tocopherol Twardy Brand; Tocopherol Togal Brand