Trolox
- Trolox
- (± )-6- hydroxy-2 ,5,7,8 - tetramethylchroman - 2-carboxylic acid
- (RS )-6- hydroxy-2 ,5,7,8 - tetramethylchroman - 2-carboxylic acid
White to beige powder
Fixed
187-194 ° C
Soluble in water
Attention
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Trolox is a water soluble vitamin E derivative having the chemical name 6 -hydroxy-2 ,5,7,8 - tetramethylchroman - 2-carboxylic acid. The compound has a chiral center at the C2 carbon atom.
Use
Due to its strong antioxidant activity of Trolox is used as a reference in the determination of the antioxidant capacity of a sample ( TEAC test).