Lipoic Acid (Thioctic Acid, ()-alpha-Lipoic Acid), CAS [[1077-28-7]]

Product Overview

• Article Name: Lipoic Acid (Thioctic Acid, ()-alpha-Lipoic Acid), CAS [[1077-28-7]]
• Biozol Catalog Number: USB-L2500
• Supplier Catalog Number: L2500
• Alternative Catalog Number: USB-L2500-10,USB-L2500-25,USB-L2500-50,USB-L2500-100,USB-L2500-250,USB-L2500-500
• Manufacturer: US Biological
• Category: Biochemikalien

Product Description

Coenzyme in the oxidative decarboxylation reactions of glucose metabolism and the citric acid cycle. Although it is an essential growth factor for various micro-organisms. a-Lipoic acid, is a naturally occuring coenzyme containing a disulfide that has been used to treat polyneuropathies and hepatic disorders. a-Lipoic acid is a potent inhibitor of NFKB activation and HIV-1 tat driven gene expression. Synonyms: (+/-)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic Acid, (+/-)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-valeric Acid, (+/-)-Thioctic Acid, (RS)-alpha-Lipoic Acid, DL-Thioctic Acid, Liposan, Lipothion, NSC 628502, NSC 90788, Protogen A, Thioctsan, Tioctacid CAS No: 1077-28-7 Molecular Formula: C8H14O2S2 Molecular Weight: 206.3 Purity: 98% Appearance: Light yellow to yellow solid Solubility (50mg/ml, ethanol): Colorless, clear, complete Identification: IR Heavy Metals: 0.001% Melting Point: 60-62C Residue on Ignition: 0.1% Loss on Drying: 0.2% Storage and Stability: Powder may be stored at 4C. Stable for 12 months.

Product Properties

• Molecular Weight: 206.3
• CAS Number: [1077-28-7]