Definitions

1. noun

A type of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant.

“The antioxidant properties of tocopherol help prevent cell damage and promote skin health.”

2. chemistry

A generic descriptor for the four main forms of vitamin E: alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, and delta-tocopherol.

“The vitamin E supplement contained a mix of different tocopherol compounds.”

3. chemistry

A class of unsaturated hydrocarbons with a hydroxyl group and a chroman ring.

“Tocopherol derivatives have been used as antioxidants in food and pharmaceutical applications.”