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5-(1,2-Dithiolan-3-yl)pentanamide
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| MeSH | lipoamide |
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| C8H15NOS2 | |
| Molar mass | 205.343 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Lipoamide is a trivial name for 6,8-dithiooctanoic amide. It is the functional form of lipoic acid, i.e the carboxyl group is attached to protein via an amine with an amide linkage.1 Illustrative of the biochemical role of lipoamide is in the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl lipoamide.2
Lipoamide is found in a large number of plant and animal-based foods.1
References
References
- "Metabocard for Lipoamide". Human Metabolome Database. 14 September 2021. HMDB0000962. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- J. M. Berg; J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer (2007). Biochemistry (6th ed.). Freeman. ISBN 978-0-7167-8724-2.


