Beta-Lipoic Acid

Name: Beta-Lipoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-028335

About Beta-Lipoic Acid

Beta-Lipoic Acid (CAS 6992-30-9) is an impurity of Thioctic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H14O3S2, it has a molar mass of 222.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-(1-oxodithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid. Alternative names: 5-(1-Oxido-1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic Acid and β-Lipoic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Thioctic acid to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Beta-Lipoic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Beta-Lipoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-028335
CAS Number	6992-30-9
IUPAC name	5-(1-oxodithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₄O₃S₂
Molecular weight	222.3 g/mol
Exact mass	222.0384
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HRIQWEOKIFSCBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CS(=O)SC1CCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	5319044

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 5
TPSA	98.9 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Beta-Lipoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Beta-Lipoic Acid is 6992-30-9. It is also known as 5-(1-Oxido-1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic Acid, β-Lipoic acid, 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid 1-oxide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Beta-Lipoic Acid?

Beta-Lipoic Acid has the molecular formula C8H14O3S2 and a molecular weight of 222.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-(1-oxodithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid.

What is Beta-Lipoic Acid used for?

Beta-Lipoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Thioctic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Beta-Lipoic Acid can I order?

We supply Beta-Lipoic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Beta-Lipoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Beta-Lipoic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Beta-Lipoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Beta-Lipoic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.