Product Details
Molecular Formula
C8H14O2S2
Appearance
Pale yellow crystalline powder.
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
A potent antioxidant and essential cofactor for mitochondrial energy metabolism. It is a pale yellow crystalline powder.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable in neutral environments; decomposes upon exposure to strong acids, strong bases, or high temperatures.
Solubility
Very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether, and dimethylformamide
Storage
2-8°C, protected from light. Stable for ≥2 years at -20°C.
Applications
Used as an antioxidant and heavy metal chelator.
SMILES
S1CCC(CCCCC(O)=O)S1
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H14O2S2/c9-8(10)4-2-1-3-7-5-6-11-12-7/h7H,1-6H2,(H,9,10)
InChI Key
AGBQKNBQESQNJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N