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| ID |
DDInter374 |
| Drug Type |
small molecule |
| Molecular Formula |
C18H12Crn3O6 |
| Molecular Weight |
418.305
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| Description |
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 [A27235].
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| ATC Classification |
- |
| IUPAC Name |
Chromium(3+) Tris(Pyridine-2-Carboxylate) |
| 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 |
| InChI Key |
CBDQOLKNTOMMTL-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| Canonical SMILES |
[Cr+3].[O-]C(=O)C1=NC=CC=C1.[O-]C(=O)C1=NC=CC=C1.[O-]C(=O)C1=NC=CC=C1 |
| Useful Links |
DrugBank
PubChem
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