| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 04, 2020 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001386570 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 4, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHROMADEX CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37752 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2940963 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 10900 Wilshire Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Los Angeles |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90024 |
| City Area Code | 310 |
| Local Phone Number | 388-6706 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CDXC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
