tocol /to·col/ (to´kol) the basic unit of the tocopherols and tocotrienols, hydroquinone with a saturated side chain; it is an antioxidant.
tocol
to·col (t  kôl)n. A colorless viscous oil synthesized through condensation of hydroquinone and phytol and used as an antioxidant. |
tocol
Any of a group of 8 naturally occurring fat soluble compounds with vitamin E activity; the most biologically active is d-α-tocopherol. See Vitamin E.
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