vitamin E (alpha form)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:vitamin_A
tocopherol
gptkbp:absorption intestinal (with fat)
gptkbp:ATCCode A11HA03
gptkbp:CASNumber 59-02-9
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C29H50O2
gptkbp:dailyValue 15 mg (adults)
gptkbp:deficiencyCauses gptkb:anemia
neurological problems
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Herbert_McLean_Evans
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1922
gptkbp:excretion tocopherol metabolites
gptkbp:fatSoluble yes
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:butter
gptkb:fruit
gptkb:red_bell_pepper
broccoli
garlic
dietary supplements
lettuce
almonds
hazelnuts
pumpkin
avocado
mango
sunflower oil
wheat germ oil
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label vitamin E (alpha form)
gptkbp:isomerOf gptkb:beta-tocopherol
gptkb:delta-tocopherol
gptkb:gamma-tocopherol
gptkbp:IUPACName (2R)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-6-chromanol
gptkbp:mainFunction antioxidant
protects cell membranes
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 430.71 g/mol
gptkbp:nutrient yes
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:alpha-tocopherol
gptkbp:role immune function
skin health
prevention of oxidative stress
gptkbp:source gptkb:vegetable_oils
seeds
nuts
green leafy vegetables
gptkbp:storage adipose tissue
gptkbp:UNII R0ZB2556P8
gptkbp:usedFor antioxidant therapy
treating vitamin E deficiency
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C29H50O2_(alpha-tocopherol)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5