Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) is an antioxidant and essential cofactor of mitochondrial enzyme complexes. (R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid is more effective than racemic Lipoic acid.
| Synonyms | (R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid; R-(+)-Thioctic acid |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.56% |
| Molecular Weight | 206.33 |
| SMILES | O=C(O)CCCC[C@H]1SSCC1 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Biological Target | Endogenous Metabolite; Reactive Oxygen Species; Mitochondrial Metabolism |
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
| Initial Source | Endogenous metabolite; Human Gut Microbiota Metabolites; Microorganisms |
| Shipping Conditions | Room Temperature |
| Storage Information | 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen |
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