Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: ACID-002
Date: 01/02/2026
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
CAS Nº
1077-28-7
EC/EINECS Nº
214-071-2
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C8H14O2S2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 206.33 g/mol |
| OPTICAL ISOMER | mixture of R (50%) & S (50%) |
| CARRIER | Absence |
| ORIGIN | Synthetic |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| APPEARANCE | Polvo cristalino ligeramente amarillo/ Slightly yellow crystalline powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION (IR) | Positive | Internal Method |
| IDENTIFICATION (HPLC) | Positive | Internal Method |
| PARTICLE SIZE | through 40 mesh | Internal Method |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤0.20% | Internal Method |
| SULPHATED ASHES | ≤0.10% | Internal Method |
| SPECIFIC ROTATION | -1.0 – +1.0º | Internal Method |
| MELTING POINT | 60-62ºC | Internal Method |
| LIMIT OF POLYMER CONTENT (TLC) | Conforms | Internal Method |
| IMPURITIES | ||
| Single impurity | ≤0.10% | Internal Method |
| Total impurities | ≤2.0% | Internal Method |
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | ||
| Cyclohexane | ≤3880ppm | Internal Method |
| Ethyl acetate | ≤500ppm | Internal Method |
| Toluene | ≤20ppm | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Freely soluble in methanol, very soluble in dimethylformamide, very slightly soluble in water | Internal Method |
| ASSAY (HPLC) | 99-101% | Internal Method |
| HEAVY METALS | ≤10 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC (As) | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤3 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | ≤0.1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | Internal Method |
| E.COLI | Not detected/g | Internal Method |
| S.EUREUS | Not detected/g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Not detected/10g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Product is not tested on animals.
Product is not treated with ETO.
Product does not contain Dopants Substances conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Storage at a temperature below 20ºC in a dry and well-ventilated area, avoid exposure to heat and direct
sunlight.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, EP and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product with Halal and Kosher certificate.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Product is not tested on animals.
Product is not treated with ETO.
Product does not contain Dopants Substances conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Storage at a temperature below 20ºC in a dry and well-ventilated area, avoid exposure to heat and direct
sunlight.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, EP and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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