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Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C6H5O8.Ca.K
Molecular Weight 284.275
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 2 / 2
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of CALCIUM POTASSIUM HYDROXYCITRATE

SMILES

[K+].[Ca++].O[C@H](C([O-])=O)[C@@](O)(CC([O-])=O)C([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=XFOSOYZCQOPDSQ-XMYIDBJESA-K
InChI=1S/C6H8O8.Ca.K/c7-2(8)1-6(14,5(12)13)3(9)4(10)11;;/h3,9,14H,1H2,(H,7,8)(H,10,11)(H,12,13);;/q;+2;+1/p-3/t3-,6+;;/m1../s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Calcium-potassium salt of (-)-Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a principal constituent (10%–30%) of the dried fruit rind of Garcinia Cambogia, a plant native to Southeastern Asia. The dried fruit rind has been commonly used for centuries in Southeast Asia as a preservative, flavoring agent, and condiment to make meals more “filling.” Structurally HCA is very similar to citric acid. HCA has been shown to inhibit ATP-citrate lyase, blocking the conversion of citrate to acetyl-CoA, the first step in fatty acid synthesis. Subsequent studies have shown that HCA is effective at decreasing appetite by increasing serotonin levels in human and animal studies inhibiting fat synthesis and reducing body weight. Because of its weight reduction effects in animals and human studies, G. cambogia extracts containing salts of HCA are commonly marketed as dietary supplements for weight management. Typically, dietary supplements containing HCA consist of various salts, including HCA-sodium, -calcium, -potassium, -magnesium, or combinations thereof. Depending upon the salt(s) used and the novelty of the extraction process, the solubility, bioavailability, bioefficacy, and lactone content can vary considerably. Solubility, for example, can vary from 50% to 100%, while lactone content can range from 0% to 70%. HCA-SX (commercially known as Super CitriMax), is a popular dietary supplement derived from G. cambogia fruit and consists of 95% calcium/potassium HCA providing 60% hydroxycitric acid and is self-affirmed GRAS.

Approval Year

Name Type Language
CALCIUM POTASSIUM HYDROXYCITRATE
Systematic Name English
HYDROXYCITRIC ACID CALCIUM POTASSIUM SALT
MI  
Preferred Name English
SUPER CITRIMAX
Brand Name English
HYDROXYCITRIC ACID CALCIUM POTASSIUM SALT [MI]
Common Name English
CITRIMAX
Brand Name English
D-ERYTHRO-PENTARIC ACID, 3-C-CARBOXY-2-DEOXY-, CALCIUM POTASSIUM SALT (1:1:1)
Systematic Name English
HYDROXYCITRIC ACID CALCIUM POTASSIUM SALT, (-)-
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
MERCK INDEX
m6131
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PRIMARY Merck Index
PUBCHEM
49856210
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PRIMARY
CAS
1007119-75-6
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PRIMARY
CAS
449158-84-3
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NON-SPECIFIC STOICHIOMETRY
FDA UNII
8YB537ZZE8
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