Chromium picolinate

DB11255ApprovedSmall molecule

Chromium picolinate has a chemical formula CrPic3 and reddish-pink color. It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. Chromium picolinate is used as a nutritional supplement for... Chromium picolinate is used as a nutritional supplement for optimal insulin function in patients with Type 2 diabetes or promotion of weight loss.

Chemical structure of Chromium picolinate
Mechanism
Curator reviewed
Formula / weight
C18H12CrN3O6 · 418.3005 g/mol (avg)
Also known as
Chromium(III) picolinate

Resolves to

Compound
UNIIS71T8B8Z6PCAS14639-25-9ChEBI50369PubChem625469
Clinical / RWD
RxNorm59308
Structure
InChIKeyCBDQOLKNTOMMTL-UHFFFAOYSA-KSMILES[Cr+3].[O-]C(=O)C1=NC=CC=C1.[O-]C(=O)C1=NC=CC=C1.[O-]C(=O)C1=NC=CC=C1

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