Chemical Name |
Lipoic acid |
CAS Number |
1200-22-2 |
MDL Number |
MFCD01631142 |
Molecular Formula |
C8H14O2S2 |
Molecular Weight |
206.33 |
Synonyms |
(R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid;R-(+)-Thioctic acid |
Introduction of 1200-22-2 :
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. IC50 & Target: Mitochondrial[1] In Vitro: Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) is the form biosynthesized in humans which is essential for aerobic metabolism. Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) is the nutritionally and therapeutically preferred form due to its "vitamin-like" role in metabolism. Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) and S-(-)-α-Lipoic acid) constitute the racemic mixture Lipoic acid. Only the Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) exists in nature and is an essential cofactor of four mitochondrial enzyme complexes. Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) has been suggested to be nutritionally and therapeutically preferred form as antioxidant[1].
Purity |
NLT 98% |
Storage |
at 20ºC 2 years |
*The above information is for reference only.