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GeroNova Research R-Lipoic Acid (RLA)

GeroNova Research R-Lipoic Acid (RLA) manufactures, markets and supplies R-lipoic acid products with a focus on educating industry, professionals and consumers on the functional and metabolic heath benefits of R-lipoic acid. R-lipoic acid products supplied by GeroNova are the result of years of research process chemistry and formulation technologies. Our current research is exploring the role that R-lipoic acid plays in cellular metabolism and mitochondrial functions.

Ingredient Name: R-Alpha Lipoic Acid

Synonyms: (R)-(+)-Lipoate, (R)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid, (R)-1,2-Dithiolane-3-Valeric Acid, (R)-6,8-Thioctic Acid, alpha-Lipoic Acid, D-Thioctic Acid, Lipoic Acid, R-(+)-Thioctic Acid, Thioctic Acid, Thioctic Acid D-Form, α-Lipoic Acid

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
206.33
CAS No.
1200-22-2
Ingredients
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
EC No.
638-752-2
Chemical Structure

GeroNova Research R-Lipoic Acid (RLA) - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Appearance
yellow crystals
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical FomulaCgH 40,S2--
Melting Point46-48 deg C WIth sintering--
Specific Rotation[al245"=+119 - +120 [c=I in EtOH]--