Gluconic Acid (Food Grade)
Quantity
Unit
CAS #
526-95-4
PRODUCT
SYNONYM
Dextronic acid; Gluconic acid (INCI); Glycogenic acid; Glyconic acid; Maltonic acid Pentahydroxycaproic acid; D-Gluconic acid; D-gluconic acid
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FORMULA
C6H12O7
PRODUCT TYPE
Organic
MELTING POINT
131 c
INSOLUBILITY
in most org. solvs.
ODOR
commercial 50 aq. soln. lt. amber, faint odor of vinegar
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.4161
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
196.16
FLASH POINT
none
SOLUBILITY
water
DENSITY
1.24 (254 c)
SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
in alcohol
NOTES
A mild organic acid that is used in food and beverage applications and as a preservative and pH control agent.
Use: CHELATING, PERFUMING
CLASS
Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Preservatives and Anti-microbials, pH Adjusters, Specialty Citrates and Naturally Fermented Products, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly
FUNCTIONS
pH Adjusting Agent
INDUSTRY
Food Chemicals
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