| Cover | Sep. 14, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHROMADEX CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001386570 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 14, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37752 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2940963 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 10900 Wilshire Blvd |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CDXC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
