Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Name: Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004223

About Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Alpha-Lipoic Acid is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (IP/BP/USP grade) carrying the CAS registry number 1077-28-7 at a purity of 99.0–101.0%. The compound has the formula C8H14O2S2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 206.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid. Alternative names: thioctic acid and 6,8-Thioctic acid.

It is supplied as a powder. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

This API belongs to our vitamins, excipients and other APIs portfolio and is supplied to IP/BP/USP specifications for formulators, contract manufacturers and generic drug developers. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Alpha-Lipoic Acid in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development
Nutraceutical & excipient use
Antioxidant additive

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-004223
CAS Number	1077-28-7
IUPAC name	5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₄O₂S₂
Molecular weight	206.3 g/mol
Exact mass	206.0435
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	99.0–101.0%
InChIKey	AGBQKNBQESQNJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CSSC1CCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	864

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	87.9 Å²
Synonyms	thioctic acid, 6,8-Thioctic acid, alpha Lipoic Acid, DL-6,8-Thioctic acid, thioctate, Tioctic Acid, Acidum thiocticum, A-lipoicum acidum, Lipoic acid, dl-, Lipoic acid, alpha, biomo lipon, espa lipon

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 1077-28-7

Synthesis

2-Thioctic acid, 99%

CAS: 1077-28-7
Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂
MW: 206.3 g/mol

VQ-012307

Cell Culture

Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested

CAS: 1077-28-7
Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂
MW: 206.3 g/mol

VQ-046195

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Alpha-Lipoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Alpha-Lipoic Acid is 1077-28-7. It is also known as thioctic acid, 6,8-Thioctic acid, alpha Lipoic Acid.

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

Alpha-Lipoic Acid has the molecular formula C8H14O2S2 and a molecular weight of 206.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid.

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

We supply Alpha-Lipoic Acid in IP/BP/USP (99.0–101.0%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

Yes. Every lot of Alpha-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 Alpha-Lipoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Alpha-Lipoic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.