Octanoyl Coenzyme A, Lithium salt

Octanoyl coenzyme A (Octanoyl-CoA) is a medium-chain acyl-CoA derivative that plays a key role in metabolic processes, particularly in the acylation of peptides like ghrelin by ghrelin O-acyltransferase (GOAT). The lithium salt hydrate form of octanoyl coenzyme A enhances its stability and solubility, making it useful for studying enzymes involved in fatty acid metabolism, such as acyl-CoA dehydrogenase. It serves as a valuable tool in biochemical assays to explore metabolic pathways, regulation, and energy production (Yang et al., 2008; Vockley et al., 2000).