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tocophérol [2 records]

Record 1 2012-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
DEF

Nom générique des alcools possédant des propriétés vitaminiques E, dérivés du dihydrobenzo-delta-pyranne.

OBS

alpha-tocophérol, bêta-t, gamma-t, delta-t. voir Manuila, idem

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 2 2003-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Food Industries
  • Biotechnology
DEF

A fat-soluble alcohol of natural or synthetic origin, used as an antioxidant for fats. It has the properties of vitamin E.

CONT

Fat-soluble agents that retard oxidation (such as tocopherols and substituted phenols) are used to prevent fats and oils from turning rancid and to prevent oxidative deterioration of such products as cereals and smoked and canned meats.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Alcool liposoluble, d'origine naturelle ou synthétique, employé comme antioxydant des matières grasses. Il possède les propriétés de la vitamine E.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Biotecnología
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