Tocopherol

**Semantic type:** Vitamin

**Definition:** A class of vitamin E compounds naturally found in many different sources, such as oils, nuts, and vegetables. Tocopherols have antioxidant activity.

**Synonyms:** - 2,7,8-trimethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)chroman-6-ol - TOCOPHEROL - Tocopherols