Chromium picolinate

Name: Chromium picolinate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014532

About Chromium picolinate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Chromium picolinate in Synthesis grade, a transition metal compound registered under CAS number 14639-25-9 with a typical assay of ≥98%. With the molecular formula C18H12CrN3O6, it has a molar mass of 418.3 g/mol. Systematically, it is named chromium(3+). Tris(pyridine-2-carboxylate). Common synonyms include Chromium, tris(picolinato)- (7CI,8CI) and 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid,chromium(3+) salt.

In its supplied form it is a red to dark red powder. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include materials research and chemical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Chromium picolinate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Chromium picolinate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014532
CAS Number	14639-25-9
IUPAC name	chromium(3+);tris(pyridine-2-carboxylate)
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₁₂CrN₃O₆
Molecular weight	418.3 g/mol
Exact mass	418.0131
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	CBDQOLKNTOMMTL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
SMILES	C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)[O-].C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)[O-].C1=CC=NC(=C1)C(=O)[O-].[Cr+3]
PubChem CID	151932

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Red to dark red powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 9
TPSA	159 Å²
Synonyms	Chromium,tris(2-pyridinecarboxylato-kN1,kO2)- (9CI), Chromium, tris(picolinato)- (7CI,8CI), 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid,chromium(3+) salt, Chromax, Chromium(3+) 2-pyridinecarboxylate, Chromium(III) trispicolinate, Picolinic acid chromium(III) salt, Chromium(III) Picolinate, Picolinic acid, chromium salt, Chromium 2-pyridinecarboxylate, tris(picolinato)chromium, 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, chromium salt

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 14639-25-9

USP

Chromium picolinate, USP

CAS: 14639-25-9
Formula: C₁₈H₁₂CrN₃O₆
MW: 418.3 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Chromium picolinate?

The CAS Registry Number of Chromium picolinate is 14639-25-9. It is also known as Chromium,tris(2-pyridinecarboxylato-kN1,kO2)- (9CI), Chromium, tris(picolinato)- (7CI,8CI), 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid,chromium(3+) salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chromium picolinate?

Chromium picolinate has the molecular formula C18H12CrN3O6 and a molecular weight of 418.3 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Chromium picolinate can I order?

We supply Chromium picolinate in Synthesis (≥98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Chromium picolinate?

Yes. Every lot of Chromium picolinate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Chromium picolinate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Chromium picolinate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.