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Thioctic Acid

Also known as alpha-lipoic acid, it is a small molecule with two sulphur atoms that acts as a cofactor for the mitochondrial enzymes that process pyruvate and alpha-ketoglutarate, key steps in extracting energy from food; in Germany it has been approved for diabetic neuropathy since 1966. This family brings together the active ingredient, pharmacopoeial impurities, labelled standards and other impurities.

Did you know?To isolate its first crystals, in 1951, Lester Reed and colleagues processed about 10 tonnes of liver residue and obtained just 30 milligrams of pure substance.

Thioctic AcidGo to the active ingredient →
Thioctic AcidActive ingredientThioctic AcidCat. No. P-T092-001CAS 1077-28-7
LipoamideImpurityLipoamideCat. No. P-T092-029CAS 940-69-2
Protogen BImpurityProtogen BCat. No. P-T092-033CAS 6992-30-9

EDQM standards 3

The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this family.

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