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α-Lipoic Acid

α-Lipoic Acid, CAS 1077-28-7 is an oxidized form with antioxidant properties. Reduces renal lipid peroxidation in rats with cisplatin n-induced nephrotoxicity.

Synonym(s):

α-Lipoic Acid, DL-Thioctic Acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H14O2S2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
206.33
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% (by assay)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

pale yellow

solubility

ethanol: soluble
methanol: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H14O2S2/c9-8(10)4-2-1-3-7-5-6-11-12-7/h7H,1-6H2,(H,9,10)

InChI key

AGBQKNBQESQNJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Oxidized form. Has antioxidant properties. Growth factor for many bacteria and protozoa.
Oxidized form. Has antioxidant properties. Reported to effectively reduce renal lipid peroxidation in rats with cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Acts as a growth factor for many bacteria and protozoa.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Reduce renal lipid peroxidation in rats with cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Other Notes

Somami, S. M., et al. 2000. Pharmacol. Toxicol. 86, 234.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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