G1951

D-Gluconic acid solution

49-53 wt. % in H₂O

• Synonym(s): 2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxycaproic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₂O₇
• CAS Number: 526-95-4
• Molecular Weight: 196.16
• Beilstein: 1726055
• MDL number: MFCD00004240
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 57654203
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: viscous liquid
• Quality Level: 200
• optical activity: [α]/D +9.0 to 15.5°
• concentration: 49-53 wt. % in H₂O
• refractive index: n20/D 1.4161
• density: 1.234 g/mL at 25 °C
• SMILES string: OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
• 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
• InChI key: RGHNJXZEOKUKBD-SQOUGZDYSA-N

Description

Application

D-Gluconic acid is a non-volatile, organic acid generally used as a sequestering agent and as a scale inhibitor. Due to its tendency to chelate with earth alkaline elements and heavy metals, it is also used as a metal extractant. Gluconic acid and its salts are
used in hygienic products, food and pharmaceutical industry.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves