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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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 60ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 360.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 172.0±25.1 °C |
GHS Safety & Compliance
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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