This product is identified as Dl-6,8-Dithiooctanoic Acid, a member of the aliphatic carboxylic acids category. It is also known by its preferred name, alpha Lipoic acid, and has the IUPAC name of 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)pentanoic acid. The molecular formula is C8H14O2S2 with a molecular weight of 206.3 g/mol and an exact mass of 206.04352203 g/mol. It boils at 162.5°C and melts at 60.5°C. According to GHS classification, this substance carries a Warning signal word due to its potential hazards, particularly harmful if swallowed.

• CAS Number: 1077-28-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O2S2
• Molecular Weight: 206.3
• Exact Mass: 206.04352203
• Boiling Point: 162.5
• Melting Point: 60.5
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H302 (93.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]