Description

Chromium Picolinate is a coordination complex where trivalent chromium is chelated by three picolinic acid molecules. This compound is valued for its enhanced bioavailability and stability compared to other chromium sources, making it a critical ingredient for nutritional supplementation. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the dietary supplement, functional food, and animal nutrition industries to support formulations aimed at metabolic health and wellness.

Application

• Dietary Supplements: A key active ingredient in capsules, tablets, and powders designed to support healthy blood sugar metabolism and weight management programs.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Incorporated into fortified health drinks, meal replacement shakes, and nutrition bars to provide essential trace mineral chromium.
• Animal Feed & Pet Nutrition: Used as a nutritional additive in premixes for livestock, poultry, and pet food to promote overall animal health and performance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a source of bioavailable chromium in the research and development of pharmaceutical formulations.
• Sports Nutrition: Found in products targeting athletes and fitness enthusiasts for its role in macronutrient metabolism and energy production.
• Clinical Research Materials: Supplied as a high-purity standard or reagent for scientific studies investigating chromium's biological functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium Picolinate
CAS No.	15713-60-7
Molecular Formula	C18H12CrN3O6
Molecular Weight	418.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium(III) tris(picolinate); Tris(picolinato)chromium(III); Chromium Tripicolinate; Chromium 3-pyridinecarboxylate; CrPic3; Chromium Polynicotinate; Chromic Picolinate
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Quality Control

Our Chromium Picolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It is tested to meet relevant specifications for use in nutritional and pharmaceutical applications, including potential compliance with USP-NF and FCC guidelines. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metals, and microbiological parameters are available upon request to ensure your supply chain integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Chromium Content)	12.0% - 12.4%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.