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Thioctic acid
DL-alpha-Lipoic acid
1077-28-7
Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant, and is widely used in prevention of various diseases. Its main function is to increase production of glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver. An antioxidant helps neutralize free radicals in our bodies and protects our cells from damage. A free radical is an unstable molecule that tries to steal electrons from other molecules, thus causing damage. Smoking, pollution, car exhaust, fried foods are some sources of free radicals.
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C8H14O2S2

SYNONYMS£º
DL-Thioctic acid
DL-alpha-Lipoic acid
DL-6,8-Dithiooctanoic acid

SPECIFICATION:
Appearance: Yellowish crystalline powder

Melting point: 60--62 celsius digree

Solubility(1N NaOH) : Clear and pale yellow

Chloride: Not more than 0.07 ppm

Loss on drying: Not more than 0.20%

Assay ( by HPLC): Not less than 99.50%

Specific optical rotation: -1~ +1

Related Substance ( HPLC):
Single impurity: Not more than 0.10%
6,8-Epitrithioctic acid:Not more than 0.20%
Total impurities: Not more than 0.50%



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