alpha-Lipoic Acid
Product name: alpha-Lipoic Acid Synonyms: α-Lipoic Acid, alpha-Lipoic Acid, ALA INCI name: - CAS No.: 1077-28-7 EINECS: 214-071-2 Quality: USP43 Molecular formula: C8H14O2S2 Molecular weight: 206.33 Description: Alpha-lipoic acid is an organic compound found in all human cells. It’s made inside the mitochondrion — also known as the powerhouse of cells — where it helps enzymes turn nutrients into energy (1Trusted Source). What’s more, it has powerful antioxidant properties. Alpha-lipoic acid is both water- and fat-soluble, which allows it to work in every cell or tissue in the body. Meanwhile, most other antioxidants are either water- or fat-soluble (2Trusted Source). The antioxidant properties of alpha-lipoic acid have been linked to several benefits, including lower blood sugar levels, reduced inflammation, slowed skin aging, and improved nerve function. Alpha lipoic acid is also known as thioctic acid; it’s extremely vulnerable to degradation by sunlight. Higher concentrations (5% or greater) are capable of causing a burning or stinging sensation on skin. Specification (USP43): Item Specification Appearance Slightly yellow crystalline powder Identification Meets the requirements Melting point 60.0~62.0℃ Specific rotation -1.0° to +1.0c Loss on drying ≤0.20% Residue on ignition ≤0.10% Heavy Metals ≤10ppm Lead ≤3ppm Cadmium ≤1ppm Mercury ≤0.1ppm Chromatographic purity Single impurity ≤0.10% Total impurities ≤2.0% Limit of polymer content Conforms Residual solvent by GC Cyclohexane ≤3880ppm Ethyl acetate ≤500ppm Total plate counts ≤1000CFU/g Moulds and yeasts ≤100CFU/g E.coli/Salmonella Absence/g Staphylococcus aureus Absence/g Particle size 100% through 40 mesh Loose bulk density 0.35g/ml min Assay 99.0%~101.0% Production capacity: 1000kg/month Storage condition: Stored in cool, dry place, room temperature. Package material: carton, drum Package size:1kg/carton, 5kg/carton, 10kg/carton, 25kg/drum