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Thioctic Acid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An octanoic acid bridged with two sulfurs so that it is sometimes also called a pentanoic acid in some naming schemes. It is biosynthesized by cleavage of LINOLEIC ACID and is a coenzyme of oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (KETOGLUTARATE DEHYDROGENASE COMPLEX). It is used in DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS.

Synonym(s)

  • 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid
  • 62-46-4 (Thioctic Acid)
  • 73Y7P0K73Y
  • alpha-Lipoic Acid
  • Lipoic Acid

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid
  • 62-46-4 (Thioctic Acid)
  • 73Y7P0K73Y
  • Acide alpha-lipoïque
  • Acide thioctique

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PMTST6V1-C

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