Synonym(s)
1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, (+/-)-; 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid; alpha-lipoic acid; CAS number: 1077-28-7; di-thioctic acid; DL-alpha-Lipoic acid
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Thioctic acid, a substance with the molecular formula C8H14O2S2, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antioxidant (inhibits oxidation processes caused by oxygen and thus the degradation and spoilage of ingredients).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer