(R)-lipoic acid is the (R)-enantiomer of lipoic acid. A vitamin-like, C8 thia fatty acid with anti-oxidant properties. Among its listed roles, it functions as a prosthetic group, a nutraceutical and a cofactor. It is a lipoic acid, a member of dithiolanes, a heterocyclic fatty acid and a thia fatty acid. Functionally, it is related to octanoic acid. It is the conjugate acid of (R)-lipoate. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-lipoic acid. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Berlition, Thiogamma, Lipoec and Tiobec. Its PubChem CID is 6112.
Lipoic acid
| CAS No | 1200-22-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.30 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5-[(3R)-dithiolan-3-yl]pentanoic acid |
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(R)-lipoic acid is the (R)-enantiomer of lipoic acid. A vitamin-like, C8 thia fatty acid with anti-oxidant properties. Among its listed roles, it functions as a prosthetic group, a nutraceutical and a cofactor.
The listed CAS number is 1200-22-2.
The listed molecular formula is C8H14O2S2.
The listed molecular weight is 206.30 g/mol.
5-[(3R)-dithiolan-3-yl]pentanoic acid.
The source lists Berlition, Thiogamma, Lipoec and Tiobec.