R-Lipoic Acid

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Cat Number

API1200222

CAS Number

1200-22-2

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Product Detail

CAS Number

1200-22-2

EINECS

638-752-2

Storage

Under -20℃

Synonyms

5-[(3R)-1,2-dithiolan-3-yl]pentanoicacid;5-[(3R)-dithiolan-3-yl]pentanoicacid;5-[(3R)-dithiolan-3-yl]valericacid;(R)-Chemicalbook(+)-1,2-Dithiola;(R)-5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoicacid;(R)-ThiocticAcid(R)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-valericAcid;D-lipoicacid

Description

Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) is an antioxidant, which is an essential cofactor of mitochondrial enzyme complexes. (R)-(+)- α-Lipoic acid is more effective than racemic Lipoic acid.

Molecular Formula

C8H14O2S2

Molecular Weight

206.33

Appearance

Solid

Melting Point

48-52 ℃(lit.)

Boiling Point

185-195 ℃(Press: 0.5 Torr)

Color

Light yellow