[CAS NO. 27750-10-3] (-)-Hydroxycitricacid
PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS [27750-10-3]
DESCRIPTION [27750-10-3]
Overview
| MDL | - |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 208.12 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O8 |
| SMILES | O[C@](CC(O)=O)(C(O)=O)[C@@H](C(O)=O)O |
Summary
(-)-Hydroxycitric acid (Garcinia acid) is the principal acid of fruit rinds of Garcinia cambogia . (-)-Hydroxycitric acid is a potent and competitive inhibitor of ATP citrate lyase . (-)-Hydroxycitric acid suppresses the fatty acid synthesis, lipogenesis, food intake, and induced weight loss [1] [2] .
Appearance
Solid
Source
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
| Powder | -20°C | 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| In solvent | -80°C | 6 months |
| -20°C | 1 month |
Solvent & Solubility
H 2 O : 5 mg/mL ( 24.02 mM ; ultrasonic and warming and adjust pH to 4 with HCl and heat to 60°C)
Stock Solutions
| Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|
| 1 mM | 4.8049 mL | 24.0246 mL | 48.0492 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.9610 mL | 4.8049 mL | 9.6098 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.4805 mL | 2.4025 mL | 4.8049 mL |
References
- [1] B. S. Jena, et al. Chemistry and Biochemistry of (−)-Hydroxycitric Acid from Garcinia. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2002, 50, 1, 10-22.
- [2] Hayamizu K, et al. Effects of garcinia cambogia (Hydroxycitric Acid) on visceral fat accumulation: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2003 Sep;64(8):551-67.
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