Dihydrolipoic acid is a thio-fatty acid that is reduced form of lipoic acid. A potent antioxidant shown to directly destroy superoxide, hydroperoxy and hydroxyl radicals; also has neuroprotective and anti-tumour effects. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Dihydrothioctic acid and Reduced lipoic acid. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Impurity. Its PubChem CID is 421.
Dihydrolipoic acid
| CAS No | 462-20-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 208.3 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 6,8-bis(sulfanyl)octanoic acid |
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Dihydrolipoic acid is a thio-fatty acid that is reduced form of lipoic acid. A potent antioxidant shown to directly destroy superoxide, hydroperoxy and hydroxyl radicals; also has neuroprotective and anti-tumour effects.
The listed CAS number is 462-20-4.
The listed molecular formula is C8H16O2S2.
The listed molecular weight is 208.3 g/mol.
6,8-bis(sulfanyl)octanoic acid.
The source lists Dihydrothioctic acid and Reduced lipoic acid.