Cat Number: API1200222

R-Lipoic Acid

CAS Number

1200-22-2

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 Weight

206.33

Molecular Formula

C8H14O2S2

EINECS

638-752-2

Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow

Storage

Under -20℃