| Description | (-)-Hydroxycitric acid (Garcinia acid) (Garcinia acid) is the principal acid of fruit rinds of Garcinia cambogia. It is a potent and competitive inhibitor of ATP citrate lyase. (-)-Hydroxycitric acid suppresses fatty acid synthesis, food intake, lipogenesis, and induced weight loss. |
| Synonyms | Garcinia acid, (-)-羟基柠檬酸 |
| molecular weight | 208.12 |
| Molecular formula | C6H8O8 |
| CAS | 27750-10-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 7.5 mg/mL (36.04 mM, when pH is adjusted to 3 with HCl. Sonication is recommended. |
| 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. |