Product Name: Alpha Lipoic Acid
Also known as: Thioctic Acid;
Purity: 99-101%
CAS NO.: 1077-28-7
Molecular formula: C8H14O2S2
Molecular weight: 206.33
Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder,no obvious odor.
Melting point: 60.0-62.0 degree centigrade
Drying loss: Not more than 0.2%


Effects & Applications

1) ALA is a good antioxidant. Taken internally, it is a water and fat soluble antioxidant that is capable of regenerating other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E;; it also can help prevent cellular damage via its antioxidant properties.

Usually it is used for diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, cardiac autonomic neuropathy, retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Alpha-lipoic acid is also used orally for dementia, chronic fatigue syndrome , HIV/AIDS, cancer, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, intermittent claudication, Lyme disease, and lactic acidosis caused by inborn errors of metabolism.

2) It also has anti-inflammatory effects

3) Topically, alpha-lipoic acid is used to reduce facial wrinkles, lines, and sun damage.
but it is extremely vulnerable to degradation by sunlight, and 5% or higher alpha lipoic acid are capable of causing burning or stinging sensations or a mild rash on skin.


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