Common molecules sample 50535

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Empirical formula:	C₂₉H₅₀O₂
Formula weight:	430.715 g/mole
Summary:	Calculated Structure
Common name:	Alpha-tocopherol
Short description:	Vitamin E can be used to prevent and treat arteriosclerosis, a disease caused by large amounts of fat in the liver and high chol
Keyword:	Nutrition
Keyword:	cosmetics
Keyword:	cholesterol
Common name:	Vitamin E
Layman's explanation:	H.M. Evans and L.S. Bishop discovered Vitamin E in 1922 as a food factor. This food factor was discovered to be a substance essential for rat pregnancy. The deficiency of this food factor was found to be the cause of fetal death of baby rats during pregnancy. Therefore in 1924, this food factor was given the substance name Vitamin E, which was then given a new substance name of Tocopherol. Vitamin E works by reducing the level of oxidized LDL and reducing the disturbances of circulation of the blood as it protects the blood vessels in the body. Vitamin E can also be used in cosmetics for postponement of skin decay.
Miscellaneous comments:	Serena Software, Box3076, Bloomington, IN 47402-3076
Miscellaneous comments:	Structure was calculated using the MMX force field
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Contributed by Indiana University
Status:	Complete, visible to public

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50535.crt	50535.gif	50535.GIF	50535.ort	50535.pdb
50535.sdt	50535.tab	50535.xtel