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Chromium Picolinate

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CAS Number
14639-25-9

Chemical Information

Chromium(III) picolinate

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 optimal insulin function in patients with Type 2 diabetes or promotion of weight loss. Chromium ions are shown to regulate insulin by promoting glucose utilization and increasing the sensitivity of the insulin receptor.

CAS Number14639-25-9
PubChem CID151932
IUPAC Namechromium(3+);tris(pyridine-2-carboxylate)
Molecular FormulaC18H12CrN3O6
Molecular Weight418.3
Topological Polar Surface Area159
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count9
Rotatable Bond Count0
Heavy Atom Count28
Formal Charge0
Complexity108
SMILES
C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)[O-].C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)[O-].C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)[O-].[Cr+3]
InChI
InChI=1S/3C6H5NO2.Cr/c3*8-6(9)5-3-1-2-4-7-5;/h3*1-4H,(H,8,9);/q;;;+3/p-3
InChIKey
CBDQOLKNTOMMTL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Chromium(III) picolinate
CAS: 14639-25-9
CID: 151932
Formula: C18H12CrN3O6
MW: 418.3
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight418.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count9
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass418.013115
Monoisotopic Mass418.013115
Topological Polar Surface Area159 Ų
Heavy Atom Count28
Formal Charge0
Complexity108
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count4
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes