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Zinc picolinate

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Identification

Generic Name
Zinc picolinate
DrugBank Accession Number
DB11175
Background

Zinc picolinate is a zinc salt of picolinic acid. It is available as OTC dietary supplements as a source of zinc to treat and prevent zinc deficiency. The absorption of zinc after oral administration of zinc picolinate is shown to be effective.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Investigational
Structure
Similar Structures
Weight
Average: 309.59
Monoisotopic: 307.977549
Chemical Formula
C12H8N2O4Zn
Synonyms
Not Available
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Pharmacology

Indication

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Pharmacodynamics

Not Available

Mechanism of action
Not Available
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
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CarbamazepineZinc picolinate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Carbamazepine resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
CeftibutenZinc picolinate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Ceftibuten resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
CephalexinZinc picolinate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Cephalexin resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
CinoxacinZinc picolinate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Cinoxacin resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
CiprofloxacinZinc picolinate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Ciprofloxacin resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Food Interactions
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Active Moieties
NameKindUNIICASInChI Key
Zinc cationionic13S1S8SF3723713-49-7PTFCDOFLOPIGGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Unapproved/Other Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Livita AdultsZinc picolinate (2 mg/1mL) + Ascorbic acid (200 mg/1mL) + Biotin (30 ug/1mL) + Calcium citrate tetrahydrate (200 mg/1mL) + Cholecalciferol (10 ug/1mL) + Choline bitartrate (200 mg/1mL) + D-alpha-Tocopherol acetate (20.1 mg/1mL) + Inulin (500 mg/1mL) + Levomefolate calcium (1000 ug/1mL) + Magnesium citrate (100 mg/1mL) + Mecobalamin (2.4 ug/1mL) + Nicotinamide (8 mg/1mL) + Calcium pantothenate (5 mg/1mL) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (1.7 mg/1mL) + Riboflavin (1.3 mg/1mL) + Thiamine mononitrate (1.2 mg/1mL) + Vitamin A acetate (900 ug/1mL)LiquidOralPureTek Corporation2023-12-15Not applicableUS flag
Livita ChildrenZinc picolinate (0.67 mg/1mL) + Ascorbic acid (66.67 mg/1mL) + Biotin (10 ug/1mL) + Calcium citrate tetrahydrate (66.67 mg/1mL) + Cholecalciferol (3.33 ug/1mL) + Choline bitartrate (66.67 mg/1mL) + D-alpha-Tocopherol acetate (10 mg/1mL) + Inulin (166.67 mg/1mL) + Levomefolate calcium (333 ug/1mL) + Magnesium citrate (33.33 mg/1mL) + Mecobalamin (0.8 ug/1mL) + Nicotinamide (2.67 mg/1mL) + Calcium pantothenate (1.67 mg/1mL) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (0.57 mg/1mL) + Riboflavin (0.43 mg/1mL) + Thiamine mononitrate (0.4 mg/1mL) + Vitamin A acetate (300 ug/1mL)LiquidOralPureTek Corporation2023-12-18Not applicableUS flag
TozalZinc picolinate (40 mg/31) + Ascorbic acid (452 mg/31) + Cholecalciferol (1000 [iU]/31) + Copper (1.6 mg/31) + Cyanocobalamin (100 ug/31) + Folic acid (1 mg/31) + Lutein (15 mg/31) + Omega-3 fatty acids (600 mg/31) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (20 mg/31) + Taurine (400 mg/31) + Vitamin A palmitate (10000 [iU]/31) + Vitamin E (200 [iU]/31) + Zeaxanthin (3 mg/31)Capsule, gelatin coatedOralFocus Laboratories, Inc.2013-06-012015-07-15US flag

Categories

Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyridinecarboxylic acids. These are compounds containing a pyridine ring bearing a carboxylic acid group.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Organoheterocyclic compounds
Class
Pyridines and derivatives
Sub Class
Pyridinecarboxylic acids and derivatives
Direct Parent
Pyridinecarboxylic acids
Alternative Parents
Heteroaromatic compounds / Carboxylic acid salts / Organic transition metal salts / Carboxylic acids / Azacyclic compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Organonitrogen compounds / Organic zwitterions / Organic oxides / Hydrocarbon derivatives
Substituents
Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound / Azacycle / Carboxylic acid / Carboxylic acid derivative / Carboxylic acid salt / Heteroaromatic compound / Hydrocarbon derivative / Organic nitrogen compound / Organic oxide / Organic oxygen compound
Molecular Framework
Not Available
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
ALO92O31SE
CAS number
17949-65-4
InChI Key
NHVUUBRKFZWXRN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/2C6H5NO2.Zn/c2*8-6(9)5-3-1-2-4-7-5;/h2*1-4H,(H,8,9);/q;;+2/p-2
IUPAC Name
zinc(2+) bis(pyridine-2-carboxylate)
SMILES
[Zn++].[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=N1.[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=N1

References

General References
  1. Barrie SA, Wright JV, Pizzorno JE, Kutter E, Barron PC: Comparative absorption of zinc picolinate, zinc citrate and zinc gluconate in humans. Agents Actions. 1987 Jun;21(1-2):223-8. [Article]
PubChem Compound
9904746
PubChem Substance
347827932
ChemSpider
8080400
RxNav
58301
Wikipedia
Zinc_picolinate

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedBasic SciencePremature Births1
Not AvailableRecruitingBasic ScienceDamage Dna / Immune System Disorders1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
LiquidOral
Capsule, gelatin coatedOral
Prices
Not Available
Patents
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Properties

State
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Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility12.2 mg/mLALOGPS
logP1.55ALOGPS
logP-0.65Chemaxon
logS-1.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)1Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)5.52Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area53.02 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count2Chemaxon
Refractivity41.62 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability10.94 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings2Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
Not Available
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available

Drug created at December 03, 2015 16:51 / Updated at June 12, 2020 16:53