Name | (R)-lipoic acid |
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Synonyms |
Thioctic acid
MFCD01631142 (R)-5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid DL-Thioctic acid (R)-(+)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid 5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid (R)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-valeric Acid (R)-Alpha-Lipoic Acid 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid 5-[(3R)-dithiolan-3-yl]pentanoic acid (R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid (R)-6,8-Thioctic acid (R)-Thioctic Acid (±)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-valeric acid (R)-6,8-Dithiooctanoic acid 6,8-Dihydrothioctic acid lipoic acid UNII:73Y7P0K73Y (R)-α-Lipoic Acid |
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. |
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Target |
Human Endogenous Metabolite |
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]. |
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Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 362.5±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 46-49ºC |
Molecular Formula | C8H14O2S2 |
Molecular Weight | 206.326 |
Flash Point | 173.0±19.3 °C |
Exact Mass | 206.043518 |
PSA | 87.90000 |
LogP | 2.16 |
Vapour Pressure | 0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction | 1.562 |
Storage condition | -20°C Freezer |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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Hazard Codes | C |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 2934999090 |
Precursor 9 | |
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DownStream 2 | |
HS Code | 2934999090 |
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Summary | 2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |