| Characteristics: | Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a fine, yellow, odorless powder derived from chemical synthesis. This Dietary Supplement is used as a powerful anti-oxidant. |
| Composition: | Alpha-lipoic acid
CAS-No. : 1077-28-7
Molecular weight : 206.3 g/mol
Status
EINECS (EU) : 214-071-2
MITI (Japan) : 9-817
TSCA (US) : Exempt: Regulated as Dietary Supplement
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| Specification: |
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid |
min. 99% |
(typically > 99%) |
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Epi-Lipoic Acid |
max. 0.25% |
(typically n. d.) |
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Polymers |
min. 1.5% |
(typically < 1.0%) |
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Moisture |
max. 0.5% |
(typically < 0.2%) |
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Organic Solvents |
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Acetone |
< 50 ppm |
(typically n.d.) |
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Cyclohexane |
< 1000 ppm |
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Dichloromethane |
< 50 ppm |
(typically n.d.) |
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Ethanol |
< 1000 ppm |
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Ethylacetate |
< 1000 ppm |
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Hexane |
< 50 ppm |
(typically n.d.) |
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MTBE |
< 50 ppm |
(typically n.d.) |
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Toluene |
< 50 ppm |
(typically n.d.) |
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| Microbiological Data: |
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Heavy metals |
max. 10 ppm |
(typically < 1.0 ppm) |
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Hg |
max. 1 ppm |
(typically < 0.1 ppm) |
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Cd |
max. 1 ppm |
(typically < 0.1 ppm) |
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Pb |
max. 1 ppm |
(typically < 0.1 ppm) |
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As |
max. 1 ppm |
(typically < 0.1 ppm) |
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total plate count |
max. |
1000 /g |
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yeasts and molds |
max. |
100 /g |
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coliforms |
negative |
/ g |
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e. coli |
negative |
/ g |
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staphylococcus aureus |
negative |
/ g |
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salmonellae |
negative |
/ 25g |
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| Physico-Chemical Properties: |
| Consistency |
yellowish crystalline powder |
| Bulk density |
typically 250 ± 50 g/l |
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| Packaging: | 25 kg |
Storage Conditions /
Keeping Quality: | Alpha-Lipoic Acid should be stored in the dark, dry at cool to
room temperature. |
| Shelf Life: | The shelf life of Alpha-Lipoic Acid is min. 24 months from the
date of manufacture, in the original unopened container,
under the suggested storage conditions. Reclose
immediately after opening, as the material is sensitive to
light. |
| Item Code | 28760 |
