CHEBI:16494 - lipoic acid

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ChEBI Name lipoic acid ChEBI ID CHEBI:16494 Definition A heterocyclic thia fatty acid comprising pentanoic acid with a 1,2-dithiolan-3-yl group at the 5-position. Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team. Secondary ChEBI IDs CHEBI:146958, CHEBI:25058, CHEBI:6492 Supplier Information Download Molfile XML SDF Find compounds which contain this structure Find compounds which resemble this structure Take structure to the Advanced Search Roles Classification Chemical Role(s): Bronsted acid A molecular entity capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor (Bronsted base). (via oxoacid ) Biological Role(s): fundamental metabolite Any metabolite produced by all living cells. Application(s): geroprotector Any compound that supports healthy aging, slows the biological aging process, or extends lifespan. Related Structures lipoic acid is a Functional Parent of lipoamide Mass : 205.34284 Formula : C8H15NOS2 lipoyl-AMP Mass : 535.53200 Formula : C18H26N5O8PS2

lipoic acid has Substituent Group(s) lipoyl group Mass : 189.32022 Formula : C8H13OS2

lipoic acid is a Structural Derivative of octanoic acid Mass : 144.21140 Formula : C8H16O2

lipoic acid is a Conjugate Acid of lipoate Mass : 205.31962 Formula : C8H13O2S2

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