For research use only, not for therapeutic use.
D-Gluconic Acid (50% in Water) (CAT: R030627) is a versatile compound with broad industrial applications. In this aqueous solution, D-gluconic acid comprises 50%, derived from glucose oxidation. Functionally, it serves as a chelating agent, pH regulator, and acidulant. In industries like food production, water treatment, and cleaning agents, it prevents mineral scaling, enhances detergents’ efficacy, and extends product shelf life. Medical and pharmaceutical sectors employ it for slow-release glucose and specific formulations.
Catalog Number | R030627 |
CAS Number | 526-95-4 |
Synonyms | Dextronic Acid; Gluconal GA-50; Gluconic Acid; Glycogenic Acid; Glyconic Acid; Maltonic Acid; NSC 77381; Pentahydroxycaproic Acid |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O7(gluconic acid) |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | Desiccate at RT |
IUPAC Name | (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid |
InChI | InChI=1S/C6H12O7/c7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13/h2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13)/t2-,3-,4+,5-/m1/s1 |
InChIKey | RGHNJXZEOKUKBD-SQOUGZDYSA-N |
SMILES | C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O |