Product Name:	Alphalipoic Acid
WCode:	01-009
CAS No.:	1077-28-7
Molecular Formula:	C8H14O2S2
Molecular Weight:	206.33

Identification

The retention time of the peak for alpha lipoic acid in the chromatogram of the assay preparation corresponds to that in the chromatogram of the standard preparation, as obtained in the assay.

Sales specification
Appearance	Slightly yellow crystal powder almost odorless
Assay	99.0%-101.0%
Solubility (in NaOH)	Clear and pale yellow
Melting point	60º-62ºC
Heavy metals	10PPM Max
Loss on drying	0.2% Max
Residue on ignition	0.1% Max
Chloride	0.07% Max
Specific rotation	-1.0 to 1.0
Limit of polymer content	2.0% Max
6.8-Epitrithlooctanolic acid (EPI)	0.1% Max
Single impurity	0.1% Max
Total impurities	0.5% Max
Cyclohexane	500PPM Max
Ethyl acetate	250PPM Max
Toluene	20PPM Max
Total aerobes count	1000 CFU/g
Moulds and yeast	100 CFU/g
E. coli/Salmonella	Absence/g
Particle size	100% through 20 mesh
	20% Max through 100 mesh
Bulk density	0.3%g/ml

Packing:

In 25KG cardboard drum