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Lipoic Acid (Thioctic Acid, Alpha Lipoic Acid)
Lipoic Acid (Thioctic Acid, Alpha Lipoic Acid)
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| 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. | | | Catalog # | L2500 | | Purity | 98% | | Identification: IR | | Solubility (50mg/ml, ethanol): Clear, colorless and complete | | Heavy Metals: 0.001% | | Melting Point: 60-62°C | | Residue on Ignition: 0.1% | | Loss on Drying: 0.2% | | 6,8-Epitrithioctanoic Acid: 0.1% | | CAS Number | 1077-28-7 | | Molecular Formula | C8H14O2S2 | | Molecular Weight | 206.3 | | Important Note | This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. | | Alternate names | DL-alpha-Thioctic acid; DL-6,8-Thioctic acid; DL-6,8-Dithioctanoic acid; DL-1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid; Oxidized form |
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