Specifications
CAS No. | 1077-28-7 |
IUPAC ID | (R)-5-(1,2-dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid |
Formula | C8H14O2S2 |
Molar Mass | 206.33 g/mol |
Boiling Point | 162 °C |
Solubility in ethanol 50 mg/mL | Soluble |
Soluble in | Water, Ethanol |
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant. It is quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It dissolves in both water and fat in the body.