a-Tocopherol
Singlet oxygen


Costantini, C.; d'Ischia, M.; Napolitano, A.; Misuraca, G.; Prota, G.
Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1116, 291-296 (1992)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: EtOH

b = 3.3(mol L-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: HPLC
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

Photosensitizer = 8-Methoxypsoralen; meas. kd/k = 3.3 × 10-3 mol/L.


Lichszteld, K.; Michalska, T.; Kruk, I.
Z. Phys. Chem. (Munich) 175, 117-122 (1992)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Reference Reaction: 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine + 1O2* ®
Solvent: MeOH

k = 4.5 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), T = 297K

Experimental method: Chemical reaction
Analytical method: electron spin resonance
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Indicator = 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine; kd not given; soln. cont. MeONa and CoCl2, 1O2* from autoxidation of adrenaline.


Kruk, I.; Lichszteld, K.; Michalska, T.; Paraskevas, S.M.
Toxicol. Environ. Chem. 35, 167-173 (1992)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: MeOH, 95%, H2O, 5%

k = 2.6 × 109(L mol-1 s-1), T = 310K

Experimental method: Chemical reaction
Analytical method: infrared luminescence
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

soln. cont. 0.05 mol L-1 MeONa and 5 × 10-4 mol L-1 CoCl2, used solvent kd = 1.8 × 105 s-1; 1O2* from autoxidation of oxytetracycline.


Jung, M.Y.; Choe, E.; Min, D.B.
J. Food Sci. 56, 807-810 (1991)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Reference Reaction: Soybean oil + 1O2* ®
Solvent: CH2Cl2

k/kreference = 261
k = 2.7 × 107(L mol-1 s-1), kreference = 1.0 × 105(L mol-1 s-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: chemical analysis
Data type: Relative value measured by steady state method

Photosensitizer = Chlorophyll a; measured peroxide formation. [Sensitizer] = 3.3 × 10-9 (mol L-1). [Indicator] = 1.6 × 10-1 (mol L-1).


Mukai, K.; Daifuku, K.; Okabe, K.; Tanigaki, T.; Inoue, K.
J. Org. Chem. 56, 4188-4192 (1991)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: EtOH

k = 2.1 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), T = 308K

Experimental method: Chemical reaction
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran; used solvent kd = 8.3 × 104 s-1; 1O2* from MNPO2. [Indicator] = 4.3 × 10-5 (mol L-1).


Shiozaki, H.; Nakazumi, H.; Takamura, Y.; Kitao, T.
Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 63, 2653-2658 (1990)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: C6H6

k = 1 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), kreact = 2.1 × 106(L mol-1 s-1), kquen = 1.4 × 108(mol L-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator
Excitation wavelength: 525 nm

Photosensitizer = Indicator = Rubrene; k for indicator = 4.2 × 107 L/(mol·s); used solvent kd = 4.2 × 104 s-1; kprod = 2.1 × 106 L/(mol·s). [Sensitizer] = 1 × 10-4 (mol L-1).


Kaiser, S.; Di Mascio, P.; Murphy, M.E.; Sies, H.
Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 277, 101-108 (1990)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: CHCl3, 50%, EtOH, 50%

k = 2.8 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), T = 310K

Experimental method: Chemical reaction
Analytical method: infrared luminescence
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

used solvent kd = 1 × 105 s-1; 1O2* from NDPO2.


Kaiser, S.; Di Mascio, P.; Murphy, M.E.; Sies, H.
Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 277, 101-108 (1990)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products
Solvent: CHCl3, 50%, EtOH, 50%

kreact = 3.6 × 106(L mol-1 s-1), T = 310K

Experimental method: Chemical reaction
Analytical method: HPLC
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

used solvent kd = 1 × 105 s-1; 1O2* from NDPO2.


Kaiser, S.; Di Mascio, P.; Murphy, M.E.; Sies, H.
Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 277, 101-108 (1990)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: D2O, 50%, EtOH, 50%

k = 4.5 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), T = 310K

Experimental method: Chemical reaction
Analytical method: infrared luminescence
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

used solvent kd = 1 × 105 s-1; 1O2* from NDPO2.


Neely, W.C.; Martin, J.M.; Barker, S.A.
Photochem. Photobiol. 48, 423-428 (1988)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: n-C16H34

k = 4.2 × 107(L mol-1 s-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Discharge
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Indicator = Rubrene; k for indicator = 7.3 × 107 L/(mol·s). used solvent kd = 9 × 104 s-1.


Lang, J.; Shi, J.; Li, G.
Huadong Huagong Xueyuan Xuebao 14, 65-70 (1988)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Methanol

k = 3.8 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), b = 4.8 × 10-4(mol L-1)

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV emission
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Rose Bengal dianion; used solvent kd = 1.8 × 105 s-1; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran.


Adam, F.; Schwider, P.
Stud. Biophys. 109, 95-100 (1985)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: CCl4

k = 5.2 × 107(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: infrared luminescence
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

Photosensitizer = 5,10,15,20-Tetraphenylporphine. used solvent kd = 1 × 103 s-1.


Gorman, A.A.; Gould, I.R.; Hamblett, I.; Standen, M.C.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 106, 6956-6959 (1984)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Cyclohexane

k = 8.4 × 107(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Flash photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Absolute value measured directly using indicator

Photosensitizer = 2'-Acetonaphthone; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran.


Gorman, A.A.; Gould, I.R.; Hamblett, I.; Standen, M.C.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 106, 6956-6959 (1984)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Toluene

Enthalpy of activation = -14(kJ mol-1), Entropy of activation = -138(J K-1 mol-1), Temperature range 230 to 385 K
k = 2.2 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Flash photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Absolute value measured directly using indicator

Photosensitizer = 2'-Acetonaphthone; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran.


Gorman, A.A.; Gould, I.R.; Hamblett, I.; Standen, M.C.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 106, 6956-6959 (1984)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Acetonitrile

Enthalpy of activation = -11(kJ mol-1), Entropy of activation = -138(J K-1 mol-1), Temperature range 230 to 357 K
k = 5.9 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Flash photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Absolute value measured directly using indicator

Photosensitizer = 2'-Acetonaphthone; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran.


Gorman, A.A.; Gould, I.R.; Hamblett, I.; Standen, M.C.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 106, 6956-6959 (1984)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Acetone

Enthalpy of activation = -12(kJ mol-1), Entropy of activation = -122(J K-1 mol-1), Temperature range 250 to 328 K
k = 4.3 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Flash photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Absolute value measured directly using indicator

Photosensitizer = 2'-Acetonaphthone; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran.


Tanielian, C.; Mechin, R.; Esch, M.
Oxygen Radicals Chem. Biol., W. Bors, M. Saran and D. Tait (eds.), de Gruyter, Berlin, Fed. Rep. Germany, Pub. 1984, p.527-30

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: CHCl3

k = 1.1 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV emission
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Methylene Blue; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran. used solvent kd = 4.4 × 103 s-1. Added solute 10-6. [Sensitizer] = 2.5 × 10-6 (mol L-1). [Indicator] = 5 × 105 (mol L-1).


Gorman, A.A.; Gould, I.R.; Hamblett, I.; Standen, M.C.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 106, 6956-6959 (1984)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Methanol

Enthalpy of activation = -8(kJ mol-1), Entropy of activation = -109(J K-1 mol-1), Temperature range 250 to 328 K
k = 3.0 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Flash photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Absolute value measured directly using indicator

Photosensitizer = 2'-Acetonaphthone; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran.


Stevens, B.; Marsh, K.L.
J. Phys. Chem. 86, 4473-4476 (1982)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Freon 113

k = 3 × 107(L mol-1 s-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Flash photolysis
Analytical method: infrared luminescence
Data type: Absolute value measured directly

Photosensitizer = Perylene.


Krasnovsky, A.A.,Jr.
Photochem. Photobiol. 29, 29-36 (1979)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: CCl4

k = 1 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Modulated photolysis
Analytical method: infrared luminescence
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

Photosensitizer = Protoporphyrin, Tetraphenylporphine, Pheophytin a or Bacteriopheophytin A; used solvent kd = 36 s-1; see also [78KRA/VEN].


Krasnovsky, A.A.,Jr.; Kagan, V.E.
FEBS Lett. 108, 152-154 (1979)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: CCl4

k = 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Modulated photolysis
Analytical method: infrared luminescence
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements
Excitation wavelength: 385 nm

Photosensitizer = (all-E)-Retinal; used solvent kd = 36 s-1; see also [78KRA/KAG]. [Sensitizer] = £10-6 (mol L-1).


Gorman, A.A.; Rodgers, M.A.J.
Chem. Phys. Lett. 55, 52-54 (1978)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: D2O (mic)

k = 6.4 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Flash photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Absolute value measured directly using indicator
Excitation wavelength: 337 nm

Photosensitizer = 2'-Acetonaphthone; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran; 0.1 mol L-1 SDS.


Koka, P.; Song, P.-S.
Photochem. Photobiol. 28, 509-515 (1978)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Reference Reaction: Chlorophyll a + 1O2* ®
Solvent: EtOH

k = 1 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

Photosensitizer = Rose Bengal dianion. used solvent kd = 1 × 105 s-1.


Yamauchi, R.; Matsushita, S.
Agric. Biol. Chem. 41, 1425-1430 (1977)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: EtOH

k = 2.6 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), b = 3.2 × 10-4(mol L-1), T = 293K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: chemical analysis
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Methylene Blue; used solvent kd = 8.3 × 104 s-1; Indicator = Methyl linoleate, obs. formn. of Methyl linoleate hydroperoxide.


Yamauchi, R.; Matsushita, S.
Agric. Biol. Chem. 41, 1425-1430 (1977)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products
Solvent: EtOH

k/kreference = 91
kreact = 6.6 × 106(L mol-1 s-1), kreference = 7.3 × 104(L mol-1 s-1), T = 293K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: chemical analysis
Data type: Relative value measured by steady state method
Indicator = Methyl linoleate

Photosensitizer = Methylene Blue.


Stevens, B.; Small, R.D.,Jr.; Perez, S.R.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 515-517 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products
Reference Reaction: 9,10-Diphenylanthracene + 1O2* ®
Solvent: Cyclohexane

k/kreference = 9 × 10-1
kreact = 1.1 × 106(L mol-1 s-1), kreference = 1.2 × 106(L mol-1 s-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Relative value measured by steady state method

Photosensitizer = 9,10-Diphenylanthracene.


Stevens, B.; Small, R.D.,Jr.; Perez, S.R.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 515-517 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Cyclohexane

k = 9.0 × 107(L mol-1 s-1), b = 6.8 × 10-4(mol L-1), bref = 1.4 × 10-3(mol L-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Indicator = Rubrene. used solvent kd = 5.9 × 104 s-1.


Fahrenholtz, S.R.; Doleiden, F.H.; Trozzolo, A.M.; Lamola, A.A.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 505-509 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: C5H5N

k = 2.5 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Modulated photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Indicator = Rubrene; used solvent kd = 6.0 × 104 s-1; k for indicator = 4 × 107 L/(mol·s).


Fahrenholtz, S.R.; Doleiden, F.H.; Trozzolo, A.M.; Lamola, A.A.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 505-509 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products
Solvent: C5H5N

kreact = 2.1 × 106(L mol-1 s-1), bref = 9 × 10-1(mol L-1)

Experimental method: Modulated photolysis
Analytical method: tracer
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

Photosensitizer = Protoporphyrin IX; Actinometer = Cholesterol; used ktotal = 2.5 × 108 L mol-1 s-1.


Stevens, B.; Small, R.D.,Jr.; Perez, S.R.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 515-517 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: C6H6

k = 1.7 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), b = 2.7 × 10-4(mol L-1), bref = 1.0 × 10-3(mol L-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Indicator = Rubrene. used solvent kd = 4.2 × 104 s-1.


Foote, C.S.; Ching, T.-Y.; Geller, G.G.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 511-513 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products
Reference Reaction: 2,5-Diphenylfuran + 1O2* ®
Solvent: MeOH

k/kreference = 2.9 × 10-1
kreact = 5 × 107(L mol-1 s-1), kreference = 1.6 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV emission
Data type: Relative value measured by steady state method

Photosensitizer = Methylene Blue.


Foote, C.S.; Ching, T.-Y.; Geller, G.G.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 511-513 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: MeOH

k = 6.7 × 108(L mol-1 s-1), b = 2.1 × 10-4(mol L-1)

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV emission
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Methylene Blue; Indicator = 1,3-Diphenylisobenzofuran. used solvent kd = 1.4 × 105 s-1.


Fahrenholtz, S.R.; Doleiden, F.H.; Trozzolo, A.M.; Lamola, A.A.
Photochem. Photobiol. 20, 505-509 (1974)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: Isooctane

k = 1 × 108(L mol-1 s-1)

Experimental method: Modulated photolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements using indicator

Photosensitizer = Indicator = Rubrene; k for indicator = 4 × 107 L/(mol·s); kd not given.


Grams, G.W.; Eskins, K.
Biochemistry 11, 606-608 (1972)

Reaction: a-Tocopherol + 1O2* ® products and/or physical quenching
Solvent: MeOH

k = 1 × 109(L mol-1 s-1), b = 1 × 10-4(mol L-1), T = 298K

Experimental method: Photolysis
Analytical method: chemical analysis
Data type: Derived from steady state measurements

Photosensitizer = Methylene Blue; used solvent kd = 1 × 105 s-1.


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