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Chromium picolinate

Alias: CCRIS8310; CCRIS-8310; CCRIS 8310
Cat No.:V18257 Purity: ≥98%
Chromium picolinate (Chromium (III) picolinate) reduces insulin resistance and may be utilized in type 2 diabetes.
Chromium picolinate
Chromium picolinate Chemical Structure CAS No.: 14639-25-9
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Product Description
Chromium picolinate (Chromium (III) picolinate) reduces insulin resistance and may be utilized in type 2 diabetes.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism / Metabolites
Chromium can be absorbed orally, through inhalation, or through skin contact, and is distributed to almost all tissues, with the highest concentrations in the kidneys and liver. Bones are also a major storage site, potentially leading to long-term retention. Hexavalent chromium is structurally similar to sulfates and chromates and can enter cells via the sulfate transport mechanism. Intracellularly, hexavalent chromium is first reduced to pentavalent chromium, and then further reduced to trivalent chromium by various substances, including ascorbic acid, glutathione, and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. Almost all chromium is excreted in urine. (A12, L16)
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Toxicity Summary
Trivalent chromium can form complexes with peptides, proteins, and DNA, leading to DNA-protein cross-links, DNA strand breaks, DNA-DNA interstrand cross-links, chromium-DNA adducts, chromosomal aberrations, and alterations in cellular signaling pathways. Studies have shown that trivalent chromium can induce carcinogenesis by increasing peroxide levels through overstimulation of cellular regulatory pathways and activation of certain mitogen-activated protein kinases. It can also inhibit histone modification by cross-linking the histone deacetylase 1-DNA methyltransferase 1 complex to the CYP1A1 promoter chromatin, thereby causing transcriptional repression. Chromium can also enhance its own toxicity by modifying metal-regulated transcription factor 1, leading to the inhibition of zinc-induced metallothionein transcription. (A12, L16, A34, A35, A36)
References

[1]. Chromium picolinate induced apoptosis of lymphocytes and the signaling mechanisms thereof. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2009 Jun 15;237(3):331-44.

[2]. Effects of chromium picolinate on glucose uptake in insulin-resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes involve activation of p38 MAPK. J Nutr Biochem. 2009 Dec;20(12):982-91.

[3]. Chromium picolinate supplementation improves insulin sensitivity in Goto-Kakizaki diabetic rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2004;17(4):243-7.

[4]. Chromium picolinate attenuates hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2013 Apr;27(2):117-21.

Additional Infomation
Chromium pyridinecarboxylate, with the chemical formula CrPic3, is pinkish-red. It is a coordination compound composed of chromium(III) and pyridinecarboxylic acid. Chromium pyridinecarboxylate can be used as a nutritional supplement to optimize insulin function in patients with type 2 diabetes or to promote weight loss. Studies have shown that chromium ions can regulate insulin by promoting glucose utilization and improving insulin receptor sensitivity. Chromium pyridinecarboxylate is a salt of the trace metal element chromium (Cr), an essential element in glucose metabolism. Chromium is found in vitamin and mineral supplements and may promote the utilization of dietary sugars and carbohydrates by optimizing insulin action. Animal studies have shown that chromium pyridinecarboxylate may be carcinogenic, as it can directly enter cells and cause gene mutations. (NCI04) Chromium(III) pyridinecarboxylate is a compound of chromium. It is found in nutritional supplements for the prevention or treatment of chromium deficiency. Chromium is a chemical element with the symbol Cr and atomic number 24. It occurs naturally in rocks, animals, plants, and soil, and is usually mined in the form of chromite. Hexavalent chromium (+6 chromium) is the most toxic because it enters cells more easily and has a higher redox potential. However, trivalent chromium (chromium(III)) is essential for carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in the human body. (L17)
See also: Chromium cations (with the active moiety)... See more...
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C18H12CRN3O6
Molecular Weight
418.3
Exact Mass
418.013
CAS #
14639-25-9
PubChem CID
151932
Appearance
Pink to red solid powder
Boiling Point
292.5ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
130.7ºC
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
9
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Heavy Atom Count
28
Complexity
108
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
InChi Key
CBDQOLKNTOMMTL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
InChi Code
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
Chemical Name
chromium(3+);pyridine-2-carboxylate
Synonyms
CCRIS8310; CCRIS-8310; CCRIS 8310
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO : ~7.81 mg/mL (~18.67 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.3906 mL 11.9531 mL 23.9063 mL
5 mM 0.4781 mL 2.3906 mL 4.7813 mL
10 mM 0.2391 mL 1.1953 mL 2.3906 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

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