Description

(-)-Hydroxycitric Acid Calcium Salt is the calcium salt of the principal acid found in Garcinia cambogia, a naturally occurring compound with significant commercial interest. This specific stereoisomer is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry. It serves critical functions in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and research and development sectors, where precise chemical structure and purity are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and metabolic research compounds.
• Nutraceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in dietary supplement manufacturing, particularly for Garcinia cambogia extracts.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies related to lipid metabolism, ATP-citrate lyase inhibition, and appetite regulation mechanisms.
• Food & Beverage Additive Development: Investigated for use in functional food and beverage formulations targeting weight management.
• Cosmetic Ingredient: Incorporated into topical formulations for its potential skin-benefiting properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for method validation and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Hydroxycitric Acid Calcium Salt
CAS No.	27750-10-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6CaO8 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 238.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium (-)-Hydroxycitrate; (2S,3S)-2-Hydroxycitric Acid Calcium Salt; Garcinia Acid Calcium Salt; HCA-Ca; Hydroxycitric Acid Calcium; (-)-HCA Calcium Salt; L-Hydroxycitric Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Hydroxycitric Acid Calcium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurities, and physical parameters are available for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Specific Rotation	-15° to -19° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	28.0% - 32.0%
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard limits

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