Australian Approved Name (AAN): Alpha lipoic acid
Common name/s and synonyms: 1,2-Dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid; Thiotic acid; 1,2-Dithiolane-3-valeric acid
Superseded AAN: R,S-alpha Lipoic acid
Molecular formula: C8H14O2S2
Molecular weight: 206.33
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: United States Pharmacopeia_(Incorporating the National Formulary)