Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Product name : Alpha-Lipoic Acid

CAS : 1077-28-7

 Molecular formula : C₈H₁₄O₂S₂

 Molecular Weight : 206.33

Appearance: Yellowish crystalline powder

Solubility(in NaOH) :
clear and pale yellow
Assay: 99% min
Melting Point: 61.9'C
Heavy Metals: 10ppm
Loss on drying: 0.18%
Residue on Ignition: 0.05%
Specific Optical Rotation:-1---+1

Product Description :
Alpha Lipoic Acid (also known as lipoic acid, thioctic acid, or ALA) is one of the good fatty acids produced in every one of our cells. One of its main functions is to help convert glucose (blood sugar) into energy. About forty years ago, biologists discovered that ALA is also an antioxidant--a powerful substance that combats potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals which may cause heart and liver disease, cancer, cell aging, and many other conditions.