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Product Name | Lipoic Acid |
CAS | 1077-28-7 |
Apperance | Yellowish-brown |
MF | C8H14O2S2 |
MW | 206.33 |
Physical and chemical properties
α -lipoic acid appears as pale yellow powder-like crystals and is almost odorless. Its chemical structure is 6, 8-diDL-lipoic acid, with disulfide bonds connecting the 6 and 8 carbons to form an inner disulfide compound. When reduced, the disulfide bond breaks to form dihydroDL-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is insoluble in water but soluble in lipid solvents. Some people classify it as a fat-soluble vitamin. It is readily soluble in ethanol and ether.
Purpose
Alpha-lipoic acid is also a highly effective antioxidant and plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
Application
In the field of medicine, alpha-lipoic acid is widely used in the prevention and adjuvant treatment of diabetes and its related complications. It can enhance sugar metabolism, reduce oxidative stress, alleviate symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, prevent diabetic cataracts and prevent cardiovascular damage in diabetes.
Purpose
Vitamin drugs can stimulate fat metabolism. It is used for the treatment and therapeutic health care of acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic coma, fatty liver, diabetes and other diseases.