l General Information |
Product Name | Thioctic acid |
General description | Thioctic acid is a cyclic disulfide antioxidant that interconverts with its reduced dithiol form. |
Synonym | DL-α-Lipoic Acid; 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid |
Purity | ≥99.0%(T) | CAS Number | 1077-28-7 |
Formula | C8H14O2S2 | Molecular Weight | 206.318 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Yellow Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥35 mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a naturally occurring micronutrient, synthesized in small amounts by plants and animals (including humans), with antioxidant and potential chemopreventive activities. Alpha-lipoic acid acts as a free radical scavenger and assists in repairing oxidative damage and regenerates endogenous antioxidants, including vitamins C and E and glutathione. This agent also promotes glutathione synthesis. In addition, alpha-lipoic acid exerts metal chelating capacities and functions as a cofactor in various mitochondrial enzyme complexes involved in the decarboxylation of alpha-keto acids. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
