Dihydrolipoic acid

二氢硫辛酸

Also known as: (±)-dihydrolipoic acid, 6,8-Dihydrothioctic acid, 6,8-Dimercaptooctanoic acid, 6,8-Disulfanyloctanoic acid, DHLA, DL-6,8-Thioctic acid, reduced, DL-alpha-Lipoic acid reduced form, DL-Dihydrolipoic acid, Reduced lipoic acid, USAF XR-12, Dihydrolipoate, Gamma-Lipoic Acid

Dihydrolipoic acid (CAS 462-20-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H16O2S2 and a molecular weight of 208.341 g/mol. It is also known as (±)-dihydrolipoic acid, 6,8-Dihydrothioctic acid and 6,8-Dimercaptooctanoic acid. Key properties include a melting point of 60ºC, a boiling point of 360.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 172.0±25.1 °C. GHS signal word: Warning. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
462-20-4
Jingsj CID
J-1974870-6
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2S2
Chinese Name
二氢硫辛酸
Molecular Weight
208.341 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point60ºC
Boiling Point360.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point172.0±25.1 °C

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Dihydrolipoic acid?

The CAS number of Dihydrolipoic acid is 462-20-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dihydrolipoic acid?

Dihydrolipoic acid has molecular formula C8H16O2S2 and molecular weight 208.341 g/mol.

Is Dihydrolipoic acid hazardous?

Dihydrolipoic acid has GHS signal word Warning.

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