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Alpha Lipoic Acid differs from many standard antioxidants in that its 1,2-dithiolane ring can be reduced to dihydrolipoic acid, forming a reversible redox pair used in antioxidant-system formulations. Because it is amphiphilic, it can function in both aqueous and lipid environments. That makes it useful when a single ingredient must work in mixed-phase nutritional or cosmetic systems.

This page describes the DL/racemic grade, identified by its specific rotation range of −1.0° to +1.0°. That distinction matters when purchasing it instead of R-(+)-lipoic acid, which is a single-enantiomer material with a different optical rotation and CAS number. The 60–62°C melting range, 99.0–101.0% dried-basis assay, and 100% through 40 mesh specification give buyers useful criteria for choosing a consistent powder grade for capsule, tablet, sachet, and granulation processes. Because some formulations are sensitive to light and heat, the material should be kept in sealed, protected packaging during storage and handling.

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