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The official definition for the word tocopherol is "any of several closely related compounds, found in wheat germ oil, egg yolk, and leafy vegetables, that collectively constitute vitamin E. They are fat-soluble alcohols with antioxidant properties, important in the stabilization of cell membranes."

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Tocopherol is Greek and means to to bear children Which vitamin is tocopherol?

E


What is the other name of vitamin E?

cholecalciferol. Or it could be calciferol.


What is the chemical name of vitamin e?

The chemical name of Vitamin E is tocopherol.


What is rrr-alpha-tocopherol?

Alpha-tocopherol is a version of vitamin E that contains no double bonds. When alpha-tocopherol is delivered to the liver via chylomicron reminants it binds to a binding protein to become rrr-alpha-tocopherol. RRR-alpha-tocopherol is incorporated into VLDL (very low density lipoproteins) membranes and is delivered to perpherial tissues and to LDL. RRR-alpha-tocopherol acts as an antioxidant to prevent polyunsaturated fatty acids from oxidation within VLDL and LDL. Without rrr-alpha-tocopherol oxidation of this fatty acids can occur and cause atherosclerosis.


What form of tocopherol shows vitamin E activity in the human body?

Alpha-tocopherol is the form of tocopherol that exhibits vitamin E activity in the human body. It is the most biologically active form of vitamin E and is the form typically found in supplements and fortified foods.


What is the scientific term for vitamin E?

tocopherol


Is alpha Tocopherol inorganic or organic?

It is organic molecule.


What is the medical term meaning vitamin e?

The term Vitamin E is used. Or if you want to talk biochemistry then tocopherol (mainly alpha-tocopherol, but it includes a group of similar chemicals).


What is the precursor of vitamin A?

Tocopherol and tocotrienol


What is the difference between tocopheryl and tocopherol?

Tocopherol is naturally-occurring, while tocopheryl acetate is synthetic. Both are used in cosmetics as antioxidants, keeping oils from turning rancid, and for their reported benefits on skin (healing, anti-aging).


What is the formula for tocopherol acetate?

Tocopheryl acetate, also known as vitamin E acetate, is a common vitamin supplement with the molecular formula C31H52O3. It is the ester of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E).


The most powerful and abundant form of vitamin E is?

Alpha-tocopherol is considered the most powerful and abundant form of vitamin E in the human body. It is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.