(S)-Trolox is a analogue of vitamin E, in which the phytyl chain is replaced with a carboxyl group. (S)-Trolox is frequently used as a model compound for studies of structural features, as well as a standard for evaluation of antioxidant activity. (S)-Trolox has potent and specific neuroprotective and antioxidant effects.

In the absence of MK-801, (S)-Trolox displays marginal neuroprotective effects. In the presence of MK-801 (10 μM), the neuroprotective efficacy of (S)-Trolox is greatly enhanced, giving rise to a recovery in MTT-reductase activity equivalent to 80–100% of control cultures. (S)-Trolox displays EC50 of 78 μM. The fluorescence increase in IAA-stimulated DCFH-DA-loaded cultures is inhibited in a dose-dependent manner by the antioxidants (S)-Trolox (IC50 of 97 μM). The antioxidant (S)-Trolox demonstrate apotent and specific neuroprotective action in an in vitro model of neurodegeneration induced by inhibition of the glycolytic enzyme GAPDH[1].

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C14H18O4

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(S)-Trolox

(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years