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Gluconic acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Gluconic acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Gluconic acid;D-Gluconic acid;Pentahydroxycaproic acid |
| Chinese name | 葡萄糖酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 葡糖酸;五羟基己酸;葡萄糖酸 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 526-95-4 |
| EINECS No. | 208-401-4 |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O7 |
| Molecular weight | 196.16 |
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Technical indicators
Assay 49–53% (aqueous); heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; chloride ≤0.05%; sulfate ≤0.05%
Performance characteristics
Colorless to pale yellow aqueous solution, mild acidic taste, excellent chelating properties
Application scenarios
Food acidulant, metal cleaning, pharmaceutical excipient, construction admixture