Sodium (R)-α-lipoate (CAS: 176110-81-9) is the sodium salt of R-lipoic acid, a naturally occurring antioxidant that plays a key role in mitochondrial energy metabolism as a cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase. It is supplied as a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water and is used as a nutritional supplement, an antioxidant, and a precursor to lipoic acid derivatives.
Sodium (R)-α-Lipoate
Category:Nutrition Additives
CAS No.:176110-81-9
Product Grade: Food grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₃NaO₂S₂
Molecular Weight:228.3
EINECS No.:619-766-8
Synonym(s):Sodium R-lipoate; Sodium (R)-5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate
Sodium (R)-α-lipoate (CAS: 176110-81-9) is the sodium salt of R-lipoic acid, a naturally occurring antioxidant that plays a key role in mitochondrial energy metabolism as a cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase. It is supplied as a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water and is used as a nutritional supplement, an antioxidant, and a precursor to lipoic acid derivatives.
1) Nutritional supplement and antioxidant in functional foods and beverages.
2) Precursor to R-lipoic acid and its esters for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use.
3) Intermediate for biochemical research on mitochondrial metabolism.
4) Antioxidant ingredient in anti-ageing and metabolic-support formulations.
25kg/drum, 25kg/bag
CAS No.: 176110-81-9
Product Name: Sodium (R)-α-Lipoate
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₃NaO₂S₂
Molecular Weight:228.3
EINECS No.:619-766-8
Synonym(s):Sodium R-lipoate; Sodium (R)-5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate
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