MedKoo Cat#: 414224 | Name: Chromium propionate

Description:

WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Chromium propionate may help stabilize insulin receptors in animals, improving glucose use and reducing negative effects of stress. ... Therefore, maximizing cells' utilization of glucose may result in improved immune response and overall health and performance.

Chemical Structure

Chromium propionate
Chromium propionate
CAS# 85561-43-9

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 414224

Name: Chromium propionate

CAS#: 85561-43-9

Chemical Formula: C9H15CrO6

Exact Mass: 271.0274

Molecular Weight: 271.21

Elemental Analysis: C, 39.86; H, 5.58; Cr, 19.17; O, 35.39

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.
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Synonym
Chromium propionate; Chromic propionate
IUPAC/Chemical Name
Propanoic acid, chromium(3+) salt
InChi Key
PYXSPTLIBJZHQW-UHFFFAOYSA-K
InChi Code
InChI=1S/3C3H6O2.Cr/c3*1-2-3(4)5;/h3*2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;;;+3/p-3
SMILES Code
CCC([O-])=O.CCC([O-])=O.CCC([O-])=O.[Cr+3]
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
To be determined
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
To be determined
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 271.21 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
1: Spears JW, Lloyd KE, Pickworth CA, Huang YL, Krafka K, Hyda J, Grimes JL. Chromium propionate in broilers: human food and broiler safety. Poult Sci. 2019 Dec 1;98(12):6579-6585. doi: 10.3382/ps/pez444. PMID: 31392337. 2: Spears JW, Lloyd KE, Siciliano P, Pratt-Phillips S, Goertzen EW, McLeod SJ, Moore J, Krafka K, Hyda J, Rounds W. Chromium propionate increases insulin sensitivity in horses following oral and intravenous carbohydrate administration. J Anim Sci. 2020 Apr 1;98(4):skaa095. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaa095. PMID: 32211767; PMCID: PMC7323256. 3: Mayorga EJ, Kvidera SK, Seibert JT, Horst EA, Abuajamieh M, Al-Qaisi M, Lei S, Ross JW, Johnson CD, Kremer B, Ochoa L, Rhoads RP, Baumgard LH. Effects of dietary chromium propionate on growth performance, metabolism, and immune biomarkers in heat-stressed finishing pigs1. J Anim Sci. 2019 Mar 1;97(3):1185-1197. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky484. PMID: 30590717; PMCID: PMC6396268. 4: Chen XL, Zeng YB, Liu LX, Song QL, Zou ZH, Wei QP, Song WJ. Effects of dietary chromium propionate on laying performance, egg quality, serum biochemical parameters and antioxidant status of laying ducks under heat stress. Animal. 2021 Feb;15(2):100081. doi: 10.1016/j.animal.2020.100081. Epub 2020 Dec 10. PMID: 33712205. 5: Brooks MA, Grimes JL, Lloyd KE, Krafka K, Lamptey A, Spears JW. Chromium propionate in broilers: effect on insulin sensitivity. Poult Sci. 2016 May;95(5):1096-104. doi: 10.3382/ps/pew018. Epub 2016 Mar 1. PMID: 26933236. 6: Hayat K, Bodinga BM, Han D, Yang X, Sun Q, Aleya L, Abdel-Daim MM, Yang X. Effects of dietary inclusion of chromium propionate on growth performance, intestinal health, immune response and nutrient transporter gene expression in broilers. Sci Total Environ. 2020 Feb 25;705:135869. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.135869. Epub 2019 Nov 30. PMID: 31837877. 7: Ma W, Gu Y, Lu J, Yuan L, Zhao R. Effects of chromium propionate on egg production, egg quality, plasma biochemical parameters, and egg chromium deposition in late-phase laying hens. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2014 Feb;157(2):113-9. doi: 10.1007/s12011-013-9875-5. Epub 2013 Dec 15. PMID: 24338491. 8: Spears JW, Whisnant CS, Huntington GB, Lloyd KE, Fry RS, Krafka K, Lamptey A, Hyda J. Chromium propionate enhances insulin sensitivity in growing cattle. J Dairy Sci. 2012 Apr;95(4):2037-45. doi: 10.3168/jds.2011-4845. PMID: 22459849. 9: Rajalekshmi M, Sugumar C, Chirakkal H, Ramarao SV. Influence of chromium propionate on the carcass characteristics and immune response of commercial broiler birds under normal rearing conditions. Poult Sci. 2014 Mar;93(3):574-80. doi: 10.3382/ps.2013-03373. PMID: 24604850. 10: Rockwell RJ, Allen MS. Chromium propionate supplementation during the peripartum period interacts with starch source fed postpartum: Production responses during the immediate postpartum and carryover periods. J Dairy Sci. 2016 Jun;99(6):4453-4463. doi: 10.3168/jds.2015-10344. Epub 2016 Mar 16. PMID: 26995130.