Sodium thioctate

硫辛酸钠

Also known as: Thioctic acid sodium salt, Sodium 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate, alpha-Lipoic acid sodium salt, Sodium lipoate, 6,8-Thioctic acid sodium salt, sodium 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate

Sodium thioctate (CAS 2319-84-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H13NaO2S2 and a molecular weight of 228.30700 g/mol. It is also known as Thioctic acid sodium salt, Sodium 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate and alpha-Lipoic acid sodium salt. Key properties include a melting point of 241-253 °C, a boiling point of 362.5ºC at 760mmHg and a flash point of 173ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 2319-84-8
Jingsj CID: J-1959197-1
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₃NaO₂S₂
Chinese Name: 硫辛酸钠
Molecular Weight: 228.30700 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	241-253 °C
Boiling Point	362.5ºC at 760mmHg
Flash Point	173ºC
Exact Mass	228.02500
PSA	90.73000
LogP	1.45040
Vapor Pressure	3.07E-06mmHg at 25°C

Activity & Biological Data

Target	NF-κB HIV Human Endogenous Metabolite Microbial Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Xiao L, et al. Activity of the dietary antioxidant ergothioneine in a virus gene-based assay for inhibitors of HIV transcription. Biofactors. 2006;27(1-4):157-65. [2]. Lei D, et al. Synergistic neuroprotective effect of rasagiline and idebenone against retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury via the Lin28-let-7-Dicer pathway. Oncotarget. 2018 Jan 30;9(15):12137-12153. [3]. Yang Y, et al. Alpha-lipoic acid improves high-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis by modulating the transcription factors SREBP-1, FoxO1 and Nrf2 via the SIRT1/LKB1/AMPK pathway. J Nutr Biochem. 2014 Nov;25(11):1207-1217. [4]. Pibiri M, et al. α-Lipoic acid induces Endoplasmic Reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis in hepatoma cells. Sci Rep. 2020 Apr 28;10(1):7139. [5]. Salehi B, et al. Insights on the Use of α-Lipoic Acid for Therapeutic Purposes. Biomolecules. 2019 Aug 9;9(8):356.

Target

NF-κB HIV Human Endogenous Metabolite Microbial Metabolite

Additional Information

[1]. Xiao L, et al. Activity of the dietary antioxidant ergothioneine in a virus gene-based assay for inhibitors of HIV transcription. Biofactors. 2006;27(1-4):157-65. [2]. Lei D, et al. Synergistic neuroprotective effect of rasagiline and idebenone against retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury via the Lin28-let-7-Dicer pathway. Oncotarget. 2018 Jan 30;9(15):12137-12153. [3]. Yang Y, et al. Alpha-lipoic acid improves high-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis by modulating the transcription factors SREBP-1, FoxO1 and Nrf2 via the SIRT1/LKB1/AMPK pathway. J Nutr Biochem. 2014 Nov;25(11):1207-1217. [4]. Pibiri M, et al. α-Lipoic acid induces Endoplasmic Reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis in hepatoma cells. Sci Rep. 2020 Apr 28;10(1):7139. [5]. Salehi B, et al. Insights on the Use of α-Lipoic Acid for Therapeutic Purposes. Biomolecules. 2019 Aug 9;9(8):356.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2934999090
Summary	2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium thioctate?

The CAS number of Sodium thioctate is 2319-84-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium thioctate?

Sodium thioctate has molecular formula C8H13NaO2S2 and molecular weight 228.30700 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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