Alpha Lipoic Acid

Introduction of Alpha Lipoic Acid:
1. Lots of scientific evidences show that alpha lipoic acid is helpful to human body when it is taken as a nutriment.
2. In addition, alpha lipoic acid can also be used as a powerful antioxidant.
3. It is found in a variety of foods, notably kidney, heart and liver meats as well as spinach, broccoli and potatoes.
4. As a food nutritional supplement, alpha lipoic acid is an essential food ingredient in our food supply.

Specifications of Alpha Lipoic Acid:

Name	Alpha-Lipoic Acid
CAS No.	1077-28-7
Chemical Formula	C8H14O2S2
Specification	Export standard
Packing	In 25kg drums
Functional use	Nutritional Supplements
Items	Specifications
Appearance	Slightly yellow crystalline powder, almost odorless
Identification	Lead acetate test and UV method IR: positive
Solubility (in NaOH)	Clear and pale yellow
Melting point	60 - 62 ℃
Heavy metals	10 ppm max
Loss on drying	0.20% max
Chloride	0.07% max
Residue on ignition	0.10% max
6,8-Epitrithlooctanolic acid (EPI)	0.20% max
Single impurity	0.10% max
Total impurities	0.50% max
Cyclohexane	500 ppm max
Ethyl Acetate	250 ppm max
Toluene	20 ppm max
Total aerobes counts	1000 CFU/g max
Moulds and Yeats	100 CFU/g max
E. Coli/Salmomella	Absence/g
Staphylococcus aureate	Absence/g
Particle size	100% through 40 mesh
Assay	99 - 101%