tocopherol
See also: tocophérol
English
Noun
tocopherol (plural tocopherols)
- Any of several isomers of the principal component of vitamin E, each containing a chromanol ring and an isoprene side-chain.
Synonyms
- E306, E307, E308 and E309 when used as an antioxidant
Related terms
- tocotrienol
Translations
organic compound
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