(R)-lipoic acid

(R)-(+)-1,2-二硫戊环基-3-戊酸

Also known as: (R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid, (R)-(+)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, (R)-α-Lipoic Acid, (R)-Thioctic acid, (R)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-valeric acid, (R)-5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid, D-lipoic acid, R-(+)-alpha-Lipoic acid, (R)-6,8-Dithiooctanoic acid, (R)-6,8-Thioctic acid, MFCD01631142, UNII:73Y7P0K73Y

(R)-lipoic acid (CAS 1200-22-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H14O2S2 and a molecular weight of 206.326 g/mol. It is also known as (R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid, (R)-(+)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid and (R)-α-Lipoic Acid. Key properties include a melting point of 46-49ºC, a boiling point of 362.5±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 173.0±19.3 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

1200-22-2

Jingsj CID

J-37337-3

Molecular Formula

C₈H₁₄O₂S₂

Chinese Name

(R)-(+)-1,2-二硫戊环基-3-戊酸

Molecular Weight

206.326 g/mol

Category

Organic Acids

Last updated

8/21/2026