Category:
Vitamin
CAS NO:
1200-22-2
Standard:
USP,EP,JP,In-house Standards,
| Name | R-(+)-alpha-Lipoic acid |
| Synonyms | (R)-(+)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid |
| Molecular Structure | ![]() |
| Molecular Formula | C8H14O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.33 |
| CAS Registry Number | 1200-22-2 |
R-(+)-Alpha Lipoic Acid (RALA) is the biologically active enantiomer of alpha-lipoic acid, synthesized via chiral resolution or enzymatic methods. Its molecular formula is C8H14O2S with CAS 1077-28-7.
Store below 25°C in a dry, dark environment. Avoid inhalation and direct skin contact during handling. Clinical use requires monitoring for potential hypoglycemic interactions.