Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and thioctic acid is an organosulfur compound derived from octanoic acid. ALA is made in animals normally, and is essential for aerobic metabolism. It is also manufactured and is available as a dietary supplement in some countries where it is marketed as an antioxidant, and is available as a drug in other countries. Lipoic acid is a vitamin drugs, limited physical activity in its dextral, basically no physical activity in its Lipoic acid,and no side effects. It is always used for acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic coma,fatty liver, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease ,and applies as an antioxidant health products.
Basic Information:
| English name |
Alpha Lipoic Acid |
| Other name |
DL-alpha-Lipoicacid;DL-6,8-Dithiooctanoicacid; 5-(Dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid |
| CAS No |
1077-28-7 |
| Molecular Formula |
C8H13O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight |
206.3182 |
| Specification |
99% |
| Appearance |
yellow fine powder or crystal ( almost tasteless) |
| Melting point |
58-63°C |
| Water solubility |
Soluble in benzene, ethanol, ethyl ether, chloroform and other organic solvents, also soluble in water. |
| Quality Standards |
USP35 |
| Short Name |
ALA |
Alpha-Lipoic acid contains no less than 99.0% and no more than 101.0% of C8H14O2S2,calculated on the dried basis.
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Function :
1. Alpha lipoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally inside every cell in the body.
2. Alpha lipoic acid is needed by the body to produce the energy for our body's normal functions.
3. Alpha lipoic acid converts glucose(blood sugar) into energy.
4. Alpha lipoic acid is also an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals. What makes alpha lipoic acid unique is that it functions in water and fat.
5. Alpha lipoic acid appears to be able to recycle antioxidants such as vitamin C and glutathione after they have been used up. Alpha lipoic acid increases the formation of glutathione.
Application :
- Alpha lipoic acid is a vitamin drugs, limited physical activity in its dextral, basically no physical activity in its Lipoic acid , and no side effects.
2.Alpha lipoic acid always used for acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic coma, fatty liver, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease ,and applies as an antioxidant health products.
Technical Specification:
| Identification |
Standardization |
Result |
| Aspect |
Light yellow powder |
Confirms |
| Identification |
The retention time of the peak for alpha lipoic acid in the chromatogram of the Assay preparation corresponds to that in the chromatogram of the standard preparation,as obtained in the Assay |
Confirms
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| Specific optical rotation |
-1.0°~+1.0° |
0.6° |
| Melting point |
60-62°C |
61°C |
| Loss on drying |
0.2% max. |
0.19% |
| Bulk density |
≥0.60 g/ml |
Confirms |
| Polymer content |
2% max. |
Confirms |
| 6-8-epitrithiooctanoic acid |
0.2% max. |
Non detectable |
| Heavy metals |
≤10ppm |
Confirms |
| Chloride |
≤0.07% |
Confirms |
| Limit of polymer content |
≤2.0% |
Confirms |
| Residual of Cyclohexane |
≤500ppm |
Confirms |
| Residual of Ethyl Acetate |
≤250ppm |
Confirms |
| Residual of Toluene |
≤20ppm |
Confirms |
Shipping & Storage:
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Package: 1-5kg/Aluminum foil bag, size: 22cm (Width)*32cm (Length)
15-25kg/Drum, size: 38cm (Diameter)*50cm (Height)
Storage: Kept away from strong light and heat.
Shelf Life: 24 months
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