[{"from": "human", "value": "What can you tell me about this molecule? [C][Branch1][Branch2][C][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O][C][C][Branch1][Ring2][C][C][S][S]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a thio-fatty acid that is reduced form of lipoic acid. A potent antioxidant shown to directly destroy superoxide, hydroperoxy and hydroxyl radicals; also has neuroprotective and anti-tumour effects. It has a role as a neuroprotective agent, an antioxidant and a human metabolite. It is functionally related to an octanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a dihydrolipoate."}]