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Lipoic acid (DL, α)

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Description
α-Lipoic Acid is a sulfur-containing cofactor biosynthesized from linoleic acid, essential for the mitochondrial α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex. It is widely used as a dietary supplement and in research models to study oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and metabolic regulation in both cellular and animal studies.
CAS Number
1077-28-7
Product Name Alternative
Thioctic acid
Field of Research
Cell Biology
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Endogenous antioxidant and cofactor
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (up to at least 30 mg/ml)
Smiles
OC (=O) CCCCC1CCSS1
Molecular Formula
C8H14O2S2
Molecular Weight
206.3
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, racemic