Term Name: gamma-tocotrienol
Synonyms: (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol, (2R)-2,7,8-trimethyl-2-[(3E,7E)-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-3,7,11-trien-1-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol, gamma-tocotrienol
Definition: A tocotrienol that is chroman-6-ol substituted by methyl groups at positions 2, 7 and 8 and a farnesyl chain at position 2. A vitamin E family member that has potent anti-cancer properties against a wide-range of cancers.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:33277]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: tocotrienol vitamin E
has_role: antineoplastic agent antioxidant apoptosis inducer hepatoprotective agent plant metabolite radiation protective agent