(-)-Hydroxycitric acid

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(-)-Hydroxycitric acid Structure
(-)-Hydroxycitric acid structure
Common Name (-)-Hydroxycitric acid
CAS Number 27750-10-3 Molecular Weight 530.43200
Density 1.947g/cm3 Boiling Point 393.3ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H8O8 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 205.8ºC

 Use of (-)-Hydroxycitric acid


(-)-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].

 Names

Name (-)-hydroxycitric acid calcium salt
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 (-)-Hydroxycitric acid Biological Activity

Description (-)-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].
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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.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.947g/cm3
Boiling Point 393.3ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H8O8
Molecular Weight 530.43200
Flash Point 205.8ºC
Exact Mass 529.88500
PSA 238.72000
Vapour Pressure 8.17E-08mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.619

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xi
HS Code 2918199090

 Customs

HS Code 2918199090
Summary 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

5-Hydroxyindo
hydroxy citric acid
Garciniasaeure
HYDROXYCITRATE
SUPERCITRIMAX