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Alpha – Lipoic Acid
(1,2-DiThiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid)
a-Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant that has diverse effects within the cell, due to its unique molecular structure. As an anti-oxidant it is both lipid and water soluble and as thus is designated as the universal anti-oxidant.
Formula C8H14O2S2
CAS Number 62-46-4
Assay 99.5+% pure
Color Light Yellow - White
Form Crystalline Powder
Melting Point 60 – 62oC
Impurities:
6,8-Epitrithiooctanoic Acid < 0.1%
Heavy Metals < 10 ppm
Arsenic < 1 ppm
Loss on Drying < 0.5%
Residue on Ignition < 0.1%