Product Description

ProductPotassium Gluconate
CAS299-27-4
FormulaC6H11O7K
SynonymD-Gluconic acid monopotassium salt, Gluconic acid potassium salt, D-Gluconic acid potassium salt, Monopotassium D(-)-pentahydroxy capronate, Potassium gluconate Potassium pentahydroxycaproinate, Potassuril, D-Gluconic acid, potassium salt (1:1), Monopotassium salt of D-gluconic acid

Typical Product Specifications

TasteSlightly bitter taste
SolubilityReadily water soluble
AppearanceFree-flowing, white to slightly yellow, crystalline powder
Insolubilityin alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene
Odorwh. or ylsh. fine powd., odorless, sl. bitter taste
Melting Point180 c (dec.)
Molecular weight234.3
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

The potassium salt of gluconic acid that is used in pharmaceutical ingredients, as a buffer salt in food stuffs when sodium in not desired, and as a sequestering agent in textiles and galvanic surface treatment. 

Use: CHELATING, SKIN PROTECTING

ClassActive Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Industrial Chemicals, Specialty Citrates and Naturally Fermented Products
IndustryFood Chemicals, Nutrition, Industrial, Pharmaceutical
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