Alpha Lipoic Acid
USP/1368201 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (±)-α-Lipoic acid; (±)
CAS Number: 1077-28-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H14O2S2
Molecular Weight: 206.33
MDL Number: MFCD00005474
Linear Formula: C8H14O2S2
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | alpha lipoic acid |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C8H14O2S2/c9-8(10)4-2- |
| InChI key | AGBQKNBQESQNJD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)CCCCC1CCSS1 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Alpha Lipoic Acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Antioxidant and coenzyme needed for the activity of enzyme complexes such as those of pyruvate dehydrogenase and glycine decarboxylase. Exogenous thioctic acid is reduced intracellularly by two or more enzymes. The reduced form then influences a number of cell processes by direct radical scavenging, recycling of other antioxidants, increasing glutathione synthesis, and modulating transcription factor activity particularly that of NF-κB. Decreases the phagocytosis of myelin by macrophages. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H317 - H319 - H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |