Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested

Name: Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046195

About Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested

Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested (CAS 1077-28-7) is a cell culture reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Cell Culture grade. The compound has the formula C8H14O2S2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 206.3 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid. Alternative names: thioctic acid and 6,8-Thioctic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for cell culture, media supplementation and cell-based assays. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 1 g, 5 g and 25 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell culture
Media supplementation
Cell-based assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046195
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	Cell Culture
HSN code	29309090
InChIKey	AGBQKNBQESQNJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CSSC1CCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	864

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	87.9 Å²
Synonyms	thioctic acid, 6,8-Thioctic 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

IP/BP/USP

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

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

VQ-004223

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested?

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

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested?

Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested in Cell Culture grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

Yes. Alpha-Lipoic Acid, cell culture tested 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.