Product Name:

Gluconic Acid

WCode:

07-005

CAS No.

526-95-4

Molecular Formula:

CH2(OH)(CHOH)4COOH

Formula Weight:

196.16

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

Clear to brown liquid

Melting Point

< 12 °C

Boiling Point

> 100 °C

Specific Gravity

1.24 – 1.26

Solubility in Water

Soluble

NFPA

Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

 

Gluconic acid and its derivatives (salts or esters) are used in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics as mineral supplements to prevent the deficiency and as buffer salts. They are used as ingredients in various hygienic products. In industrial applications, they are used for scale removal in metal cleanings, industrial and household cleaning compounds including mouth washer, metal finishing, water treatments, and as paper and textile auxiliaries.

 

Sales Specification

Quality Standard:

Japanese Food Additive (JSFA-V86)

Appearance:

Colorless, light yellow, transparent, thick liquid, tasteless or light bad odor acid

Chloride:

0.035% Max

Arsenic:

1 ppm Max

Iron:

0.001% Max

Heavy Metals:

0.002% Max

Sulphate:

0.024% Max

Sucrose and Reducing:

Negative

Calcium Experiment:

Negative

Five Chlorine Phenol:

Negative

Scorching Remains:

0.1% Max

Assay (Gluconic Acid):

50.0 – 52.0%

 

 

 

 

Packing

 

In 25 KG plastic drum