DL-α-Lipoic Acid-NHS - ≥96% , CAS No.40846-94-4

CAS: 40846-94-4 Cat. No.: A339873 Molecular Weight: 303.4
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GRADE & PURITY ≥96%
Synonyms
1-{[5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoyl]oxy}pyrrolidine-2,5-dione | Thioctic acid N-hydroxysuccinimide ester | AS-72152 | DL-alpha-Lipoic acid NHS | ALPHA-LIPOICACID-NHS | SCHEMBL2633200 | A1-03868 | (2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl) 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate | B
Storage
Protected from light,Store at -20°C,Argon charged
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5g
A339873-5g
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Why this grade

≥96% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
1-{[5-(1, 2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoyl]oxy}pyrrolidine-2, 5-dione | Thioctic acid N-hydroxysuccinimide ester | AS-72152 | DL-alpha-Lipoic acid NHS | ALPHA-LIPOICACID-NHS | SCHEMBL2633200 | A1-03868 | (2, 5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl) 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate | B
Specifications & Purity
≥96%
Storage
Protected from light, Store at -20°C, Argon charged
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥96%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488201566
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488201566
Canonical SmilesC1CSSC1CCCCC(=O)ON2C(=O)CCC2=O
IUPAC Name(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl) 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate
InChIKeyWBCUIGFYTHUQHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C12H17NO4S2/c14-10-5-6-11(15)13(10)17-12(16)4-2-1-3-9-7-8-18-19-9/h9H,1-8H2
Isomeric SMILES C1CSSC1CCCCC(=O)ON2C(=O)CCC2=O
Molecular Weight 303.4
Reaxy-Rn 9413052
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=9413052&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassDithiolanes
SubclassLipoic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentLipoic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Pyrrolidine-2-ones  Dicarboximides  1,2-dithiolanes  Organic disulfides  Lactams  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Lipoic_acid_derivative - Pyrrolidone - 2-pyrrolidone - Dicarboximide - Pyrrolidine - 1,2-dithiolane - Organic disulfide - Lactam - Carboxylic acid derivative - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Azacycle - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as lipoic acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a lipoic acid moiety (or a derivative thereof), which consists of a pentanoic acid (or derivative) attached to the C3 carbon atom of a 1,2-dithiolane ring.
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14 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
D2317204Certificate of AnalysisFeb 04, 2026 A339873
D2317208Certificate of AnalysisFeb 04, 2026 A339873
B2624019Certificate of AnalysisJan 30, 2026 A339873
B2624020Certificate of AnalysisJan 30, 2026 A339873
D2315054Certificate of AnalysisJan 21, 2026 A339873
A2605132Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2025 A339873
E2516153Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2025 A339873
E2516154Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2025 A339873
E2516155Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2025 A339873
E2516156Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2025 A339873
E2516157Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2025 A339873
D2315021Certificate of AnalysisMar 08, 2023 A339873
D2317198Certificate of AnalysisMar 08, 2023 A339873
D2317207Certificate of AnalysisMar 08, 2023 A339873

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityLight,Moisture and Heat sensitive
Melt Point(°C)91.0 to 95.0 °C
Molecular Weight303.400 g/mol
XLogP31.100
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count7
Exact Mass303.06 Da
Monoisotopic Mass303.06 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area114.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count19
Formal Charge0
Complexity359.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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