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(-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone

Also known as: Garcinia lactone, (-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone, (2S,3S)-3-hydroxy-5-oxooxolane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, (2S,3S)-3-Hydroxy-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 3-C-Carboxy-2-deoxy-D-erythropentaric acid 1,4-lactone, D-erythro-Pentaric acid, 3-C-carboxy-2-deoxy-, 1,4-lactone, HYDROXYCITRIC ACID LACTONE, (-)-(P)

(-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone (CAS 27750-13-6) is a compound in the Esters category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H6O7 and a molecular weight of 190.10800 g/mol. Key property: a density of 1.976. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
27750-13-6
Jingsj CID
J-1986528-9
Molecular Formula
C6H6O7
Molecular Weight
190.10800 g/mol
Category
Esters
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Density1.976
Exact Mass190.01100
PSA121.13000
Appearanceneat

GHS Safety & Compliance

Acute ToxicitySignal word: Danger
  • H301 — Toxic if swallowed

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Jena BS, et al. Chemistry and biochemistry of (-)-hydroxycitric acid from Garcinia. J Agric Food Chem. 2002 Jan 2;50(1):10-22. [2]. Han J, et al. (-)-Hydroxycitric acid reduced fat deposition via regulating lipid metabolism-related geneexpression in broiler chickens. Lipids Health Dis. 2016 Feb 24;15:37.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone?

The CAS number of (-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone is 27750-13-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone?

(-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone has molecular formula C6H6O7 and molecular weight 190.10800 g/mol.

Is (-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone hazardous?

(-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(-)-Hydroxycitric acid lactone (CAS 27750-13-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1986528-9 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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