CAS 1077-28-7

(±)-Lipoic acid

Description:

(±)-Lipoic acid, also known as thioctic acid, is a naturally occurring compound that plays a crucial role in mitochondrial bioenergetics and acts as a cofactor for several enzyme complexes involved in energy metabolism. It is a dithiol compound, featuring two thiol groups that can undergo oxidation and reduction, allowing it to function as a potent antioxidant. This dual nature enables (±)-lipoic acid to scavenge free radicals and regenerate other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E. The substance is soluble in both water and organic solvents, which enhances its bioavailability and therapeutic potential. (±)-Lipoic acid is often used in dietary supplements for its purported benefits in managing conditions like diabetes, neuropathy, and oxidative stress. Its chiral nature means it exists as a racemic mixture, containing both the R and S enantiomers, which may exhibit different biological activities. Overall, (±)-lipoic acid is recognized for its multifaceted roles in cellular metabolism and antioxidant defense.

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O2S2/c9-8(10)4-2-1-3-7-5-6-11-12-7/h7H,1-6H2,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=AGBQKNBQESQNJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCC(O)=O)C1CCSS1

Synonyms:

• (.+-.)-Lipoic acid
• (.+-.)-Thioctic acid
• (.+-.)-α-Lipoic acid
• (RS)-Lipoic acid
• (RS)-α-Lipoic acid
• 1,2-Dithiolane-3-valeric acid
• 5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid
• 5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid
• 5-(Dithiolan-3-Yl)Valeric Acid
• 5-(Dithiolan-3-yl)valeriansaeure
• 6,8-Thioctic acid
• 6-Thioctic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-6,8-Thioctic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-6-Thioctic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-Lipoic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-Thioctic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-α-Lipoic acid
• Acide 5-(Dithiolanne-3-Yl)Valerique
• Acide 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)valerique
• Acido 5-(Ditiolan-3-Il)Valerico
• Alipure
• Biletan
• Byodinoral-R
• DL-6,8-Thioctic acid
• DL-6-Thioctic acid
• DL-α-Lipoic acid
• Espa-lipon
• Liposan
• Lipothion
• Nsc 628502
• Nsc 90788
• Octolipen
• Oktolipen
• Protogen A
• Pyruvate oxidation factor
• Thioctacid
• Thioctsan
• Thiotacid
• Tioctacid
• Tioctidasi
• Tioctidasi acetate replacing factor
• dl-Lipoic acid
• dl-Thioctic acid
• Α-Lipon 300
• α-Liponic acid
• 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid

5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid

CAS: 1077-28-7

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid, Yellow powder

Molecular weight: 206.32

Ref: 10-F079457

DL-6,8-Thioctic Acid extrapure (a-Lipoic Acid), 98%

CAS: 1077-28-7

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂

Purity: min. 98%

Color and Shape: Yellow, Crystalline powder, Clear

Molecular weight: 206.33

Ref: SR-46913