Alpha Lipoic Acid always used for acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic coma, fatty liver, diabetes and so on

Alpha Lipoic Acid  

Synonyms:  DL-alpha-Lipoic acid; DL-6,8-Dithiooctanoic acid; 5-(Dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid

C.A.S #:  1077-28-7

Molecular Structure:

Molecular formula: C8H14O2S2

Molecular weight :  206.33

Assay:  99.0-101.0%

Quality Standards: USP30

Alpha-Lipoic acid contains not less than 99.0 percent and not more than 101.0 percent of C8H14O2S2,calculated on the dried basis.

Characteristic: Yellow crystalline powder, almost tasteless.

Melting point:  58-63°C

Boiling point:  160-165°C

Water solubility:  Soluble in benzene, ethanol, ethyl ether, chloroform and other organic solvents, but also soluble in water.

Function and Usage: Α-lipoic acid is a vitamin drugs, limited physical activity in its dextral , basically no physical activity in its L - Lipoic acid , and no side effects. It is always used for acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatic coma, fatty liver, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease ,and applies as an antioxidant health products.