(+/-)-Dihydrolipoic acid

CAS: 462-20-4

Ref. 3D-FD29302

Product Information

• Name: (+/-)-Dihydrolipoic acid
• Synonyms: (+/-)-6,8-Dimercaptooctanoic acid, (±)-Dihydro-α-lipoic acid, 6,8-Dimercaptooctanoic acid, 6,8-Disulfanyloctanoic Acid, 6,8-Dithiooctanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Dihydro-α-lipoic acid, DL-a-Lipoic Acid, Dihydro-, Dihydrolipoate, Dihydrolipoic acid, Dihydrothioctic acid, Lipoic acid, dihydro-, Octanoic acid, 6,8-dimercapto-, Reduced lipoic acid, Reduced thioctic acid, Thioctic acid, dihydro-, Usaf Xr-12, dl-Dihydro-alpha-6-thioctic acid, dl-Dihydrolipoic acid, α-Lipoic acid, dihydro-, γ-Lipoic acid
• CAS: 462-20-4

Description

Dihydrolipoic acid is a natural compound that belongs to the group of lipoic acids. It is an antioxidant and has been shown to inhibit protein oxidation and tumor formation in skin. Dihydrolipoic acid also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to bind DNA and proteins. Dihydrolipoic acid can also be used as a polymerization catalyst for the production of polymers with high degrees of stereospecificity. It can also act as a reducing agent for chemical reactions or as a cofactor for enzymes involved in metabolism.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 206.33 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%