alpha Lipoic acid
TL;DR: alpha Lipoic acid (CAS 1077-28-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H14O2S2 and molecular weight 206.04352 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid
Also Known As: thioctic acid, dl-Thioctic acid, lipoic acid, alpha-Lipoic acid, DL-alpha-Lipoic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 19 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.04352 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 87.9 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 206.04352 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 150.0 |
| Melting Point | 60.5 |
| Boiling Point | 162.5 |
| Solubility | Insoluble |
| SMILES | C1CSSC1CCCCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | AGBQKNBQESQNJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Chemical Property Profile of alpha Lipoic acid
Property Insights of alpha Lipoic acid
The XLogP value of 1.7 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for alpha Lipoic acid. The TPSA of 87.9 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for alpha Lipoic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, alpha Lipoic acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of alpha Lipoic acid?
The CAS number of alpha Lipoic acid is 1077-28-7.
What is the molecular formula of alpha Lipoic acid?
The molecular formula of alpha Lipoic acid is C8H14O2S2.
What is the molecular weight of alpha Lipoic acid?
The molecular weight of alpha Lipoic acid is 206.04352 g/mol.
Where can I buy alpha Lipoic acid?
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