Delta-Tocopherol

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance|Vitamin

**Definition:** The orally bioavailable delta form of the naturally-occurring fat-soluble vitamin E, mostly found in soybean and corn oils, with potential antioxidant activity. Although the exact mechanism of action of this tocopherol has yet to be fully identified, delta-tocopherol appears to have the ability to scavenge free radicals, thereby protecting cells against oxidative damage.

**Synonyms:** - .DELTA.-TOCOPHEROL - 2,8-dimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)chroman-6-ol - Delta-tocopherol - Delta-tocopherol - [2R-[2R*(4R*,8R*)]]-3,4-Dihydro-2,8-dimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol