Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt
Lifeworth supplies Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt, also known as Sodium Lipoate, for projects that specifically require the sodium salt form of standard Alpha Lipoic Acid. Bulk powder supply, specification review, samples, technical documents, and export support are available according to project requirements.
- Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt / Sodium Lipoate bulk powder
- Standard ALA sodium salt route for formulation projects
- Specification and assay review support
- COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS available
- Samples, export packaging, and commercial supply support
Tell us your application, target specification, and destination market so we can support grade selection, documentation review, and packaging recommendations.
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MOQ
MOQ depends on packaging and specification.
Lead Time
3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.
Incoterms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP
Sample
Free sample (shipping charged)
Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.
Product Overview
Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt is the sodium salt form of standard Alpha Lipoic Acid and may also be identified as Sodium Lipoate, Sodium Alpha Lipoate, ALA Sodium, or ALA-Na in commercial and technical documentation.
This material should be distinguished from both free Alpha Lipoic Acid and Sodium R-Lipoate. Free Alpha Lipoic Acid is the standard free-acid form, while Sodium R-Lipoate refers specifically to the sodium salt of the R-isomer. Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt should therefore be sourced against the correct chemical identity and specification rather than treated as interchangeable with other ALA forms.
The sodium salt route may be evaluated where a formulation requires a different handling, incorporation, or solubility profile from standard free-acid Alpha Lipoic Acid. Final suitability should be confirmed using the applicable product specification, supplier data, and formulation testing.
Applications
Projects Requiring Sodium Lipoate
For formulations, customer specifications, or existing raw-material standards that explicitly require Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium Lipoate, or ALA Sodium rather than free Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Solubility-Driven Formulation Evaluation
The sodium salt route may be evaluated where a formulation requires a different solubility or incorporation profile from standard free-acid Alpha Lipoic Acid. Final suitability should be confirmed through supplier data and formulation testing.
Pharmaceutical & Technical Raw-Material Projects
Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt may be reviewed for pharmaceutical formulation, technical development, or other specification-driven projects where sodium salt identity, assay, documentation, and applicable quality requirements are important selection criteria.
Reference-Specification Matching
For projects based on an existing formula, customer COA/TDS, or established raw-material specification, the exact chemical identity, assay basis, physical form, and solubility-related requirements should be matched before sampling or quotation.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
Free Alpha Lipoic Acid
Choose standard free Alpha Lipoic Acid when the formulation does not require a sodium salt route.
Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt / Sodium Lipoate
Choose this form when the project specifically requires the sodium salt of standard Alpha Lipoic Acid, including formulations where a different solubility or incorporation profile is being evaluated.
Sodium R-Lipoate / Na R-ALA
Choose Sodium R-Lipoate when the specification specifically requires the sodium salt of the R-isomer rather than standard ALA Sodium.
Selection Guidance
If the project is based on an existing formula, COA, TDS, or customer specification, use that reference to confirm the exact ALA form before requesting a sample or quotation.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
Standard Sodium Salt Identity
Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt refers to the sodium salt of standard Alpha Lipoic Acid. It should be distinguished from Sodium R-Lipoate, which is the sodium salt of the R-isomer.
Product Identification
Commercial documents may use Sodium Lipoate, Sodium Alpha Lipoate, ALA Sodium, or ALA-Na. The exact chemical identity should be confirmed against the COA, TDS, or agreed specification.
Solubility Route
The sodium salt form may be evaluated where the formulation requires a different solubility or incorporation profile from free Alpha Lipoic Acid. Actual behavior should be confirmed using supplier data and formulation testing.
Form-Specific Review
Specifications for Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt should be reviewed independently from free ALA and Sodium R-Lipoate rather than treating these materials as interchangeable.
Manufacturing & Process
Raw-Material Form Confirmation
Before production, confirm that the manufacturing formula specifically requires Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt rather than free ALA or Sodium R-Lipoate.
Dissolution & Addition Sequence
Where the sodium salt route is selected, dissolution behavior, concentration, addition sequence, and processing conditions should be evaluated according to the formulation and supplier data.
Process Consistency
For repeat production, buyers should confirm that supplied batches maintain the agreed identity, assay, physical characteristics, and other formulation-relevant parameters.
Scale-Up Evaluation
Laboratory or pilot evaluation is recommended when transferring the material into a new process or scaling from development to commercial production.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
Free ALA vs Sodium Salt
Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt should not automatically be treated as a direct substitute for free Alpha Lipoic Acid. The selected form should match the original formulation or technical requirement.
Solubility & Incorporation
Formulation evaluation should consider the actual solubility profile, concentration, pH, processing conditions, and addition method required by the finished product.
Multi-Ingredient Systems
Compatibility with acids, bases, minerals, excipients, and other active ingredients should be evaluated within the complete formulation rather than from the ingredient specification alone.
Existing Formula Matching
For established products, a current COA, TDS, raw-material specification, or formulation reference can help confirm whether Sodium Lipoate is the correct sourcing route.
Extended QC & Test Items
Depending on the agreed specification, common review items may include appearance, identification, assay or route confirmation, moisture-related handling limits, heavy metals, microbiological basis where applicable, and packaging integrity.
Product specifications
| Test | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Identity | Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt / Sodium Lipoate | According to agreed specification |
| Appearance | According to applicable product specification | Per specification |
| Assay / Purity | According to agreed specification | Applicable analytical method |
| Salt-Form Related Parameters | According to agreed specification where applicable | Per specification |
| Solubility-Related Requirements | Confirm according to project and applicable specification | Project-specific |
| Documents | COA per batch; SDS/MSDS and TDS available | Reference |
Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging
Storage
Store in sealed packaging under the conditions specified by the supplier. Protect from inappropriate heat, moisture, and prolonged exposure during storage and handling.
Shelf Life
Shelf life should follow the applicable product specification and original sealed packaging conditions.
Packaging & Logistics
Sample & Evaluation Packing
Small evaluation quantities can be arranged for formulation, quality, or supplier-approval testing before commercial purchasing.
Bulk Export Packing
Bulk packaging can be arranged according to the selected Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt specification, order quantity, shipment method, and destination requirements.
Labeling & Product Identification
Product labels should clearly identify the agreed material as Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt / Sodium Lipoate and correspond with the relevant batch COA and commercial documents.
Export Documentation
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, packing information, and available export documents can be coordinated according to the order and destination market.
Logistics Planning
Shipment method, pack size, lead time, and Incoterms can be confirmed according to quantity, destination, and commercial requirements.
Supply, Documentation & Customization
Documents & Compliance
COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.
Customization & Private Label
Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.
Commercial Support
Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.
Why Source From Lifeworth
Sodium Lipoate Specification Matching
Support for projects that specifically require Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium Lipoate, or ALA Sodium, with product identity and specification review before sampling or quotation.
Raw-Material Form Confirmation
We help confirm whether the project requires free Alpha Lipoic Acid, standard ALA Sodium, or Sodium R-Lipoate, reducing the risk of selecting the wrong chemical form for an existing formulation or customer specification.
Technical & Batch Documentation
Batch COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and available technical or quality documents can be provided according to the selected Sodium Lipoate specification.
Sample & Formulation Evaluation
Samples can be arranged for formulation, quality, or supplier-approval testing before pilot and commercial purchasing, particularly where solubility, incorporation, or process compatibility needs to be evaluated.
Bulk Supply & Export Support
Bulk packaging, labeling requirements, export documentation, and international shipment planning can be coordinated according to order quantity, specification, and destination.
FAQ
1) What is Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt?
Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt is the sodium salt form of standard Alpha Lipoic Acid. It may also be described as Sodium Lipoate, Sodium Alpha Lipoate, ALA Sodium, or ALA-Na in commercial and technical documentation.
2) Is Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt the same as Sodium R-Lipoate?
No. Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt refers to the sodium salt of standard ALA, while Sodium R-Lipoate refers specifically to the sodium salt of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid. These should be treated as separate raw-material forms and sourced against the correct specification.
3) Is Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt water soluble?
The sodium salt form may be evaluated for formulations requiring a different solubility profile from free Alpha Lipoic Acid. Actual solubility, test conditions, and suitability should be confirmed against the applicable product specification and formulation requirements.
4) Is 99% Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt available?
Assay or purity requirements should be confirmed against the actual product specification and analytical method. If a project requires 99% minimum or another defined assay, provide the target specification or reference COA for review before quotation.
5) Can Alpha Lipoic Acid Sodium Salt be evaluated for pharmaceutical formulations?
It may be evaluated for pharmaceutical formulation or technical raw-material projects where the sodium salt identity, assay, documentation, and applicable quality requirements are clearly defined. Final suitability depends on the required specification and regulatory requirements of the intended project.
6) Why would a formulation use Sodium Lipoate instead of free Alpha Lipoic Acid?
A formulation may specify the sodium salt route because of its defined chemical form, solubility or incorporation requirements, process design, or an existing customer specification. Suitability should be confirmed through technical data and formulation testing.
7) What should I confirm before sourcing Sodium Lipoate?
Confirm the exact chemical identity, assay or purity, physical form, solubility-related requirements, analytical method, packaging, documentation, and any application-specific quality requirements.
8) Can you provide samples, COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS?
Yes. Samples and available technical documents, including batch COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS, can be arranged according to the selected Sodium Lipoate specification and project requirements.
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