Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester

Name: Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031594

About Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester

Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester (CAS 46236-19-5) is an impurity of Thioctic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C9H16O2S2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 220.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate. Alternative names: Lipoic Acid Methyl Ester and methyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

This Thioctic acid impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export 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	Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-031594
CAS Number	46236-19-5
IUPAC name	methyl 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₆O₂S₂
Molecular weight	220.4 g/mol
Exact mass	220.0592
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PVXPIJICTUHMAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)CCCCC1CCSS1
PubChem CID	9877850

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	76.9 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 Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester?

The CAS Registry Number of Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester is 46236-19-5. It is also known as Lipoic Acid Methyl Ester, methyl 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate, 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester?

Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester has the molecular formula C9H16O2S2 and a molecular weight of 220.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoate.

What is Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester used for?

Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester 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 Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester can I order?

We supply Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester 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 Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester?

Yes. Every lot of Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester 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 Methyl ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Alpha Lipoic acid Methyl ester worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.