Molekula
Gluconic acid potassium salt
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Gluconic acid potassium salt is a water-soluble compound used as a chelating agent, pH regulator, and stabilizer in pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications. Industrial users apply it in cement production, textile printing, dyeing and finishing, and leather tanning, and it also serves as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It appears as a white to off-white powder. CAS: 299-27-4, Molecular formula: C6H11KO7, Molecular weight: 234.25 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: None. Molekula supplies Gluconic acid potassium salt from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 20ppm |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 3.0% |
| Assay | 97.0 - 103.0% |
| Reducing Substances | ≤ 1.0% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellowish-white crystals |
| Odour | Odorless |
Source: PubChem CID 16760467 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 16766260 |
| CAS Number | 299-27-4 |
| IUPAC Name | potassium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate |
| EC Number | 206-074-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H11KO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 234.25 |
| Exact Mass | 234.0142 |
| SMILES | C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.[K+] |
| InChIKey | HLCFGWHYROZGBI-JJKGCWMISA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H12O7.K/c7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;+1/p-1/t2-,3-,4+,5-;/m1./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 16760467 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29181650 |
| Tariff Code | 2918160090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- D-Gluconic acid potassium salt
- D-Gluconic acid, monopotassium salt
- Gluconic acid, monopotassium salt
- Kali gluconicum
- Kaon elixir
- Monopotassium D-gluconate
- potassium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
- Potassium D-gluconate
- potassium gluconate
- Potassuril
Frequently asked questions
What is gluconic acid potassium salt used for?
It is commonly used as a chelating agent, pH regulator, and stabilizer in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of gluconic acid potassium salt?
The formula is C6H11KO7 with a molecular weight of 234.25 g/mol.
How should gluconic acid potassium salt be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and heat.
What grade of gluconic acid potassium salt does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies pharmaceutical and food-grade gluconic acid potassium salt.
Can Molekula supply gluconic acid potassium salt in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply gluconic acid potassium salt in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with an order of gluconic acid potassium salt?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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