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| POTASSIUM GLUCONATE | ||
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
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| CAS NO. | 299-27-4 |
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| EINECS NO. | 206-074-2 | |
| FORMULA | HOCH2[CH(OH)]4COOK | |
| MOL WT. | 234.25 | |
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H.S. CODE |
2918.16 | |
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TOXICITY |
Oral rat LD50: 6060 mg/kg |
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| SYNONYMS | D-gluconic acid, potassium salt; | |
| Kalium Gluconate; Kalium-beta; Kaon; Kaon Elixir; Gluconsan K; | ||
| SMILES | glucose fermentation | |
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CLASSIFICATION |
GLUCONATES / | |
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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| PHYSICAL STATE | white to slightly yellow crystalline powder | |
| MELTING POINT | 183 - 185 (Decompose) | |
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| SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
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| SOLUBILITY IN WATER | Soluble (Insoluble in alcohol, benzene) | |
| pH |
7.0 - 8.5 (10% Sol.) | |
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| AUTOIGNITION |
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| NFPA RATINGS | Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0 | |
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| STABILITY |
Stable under ordinary conditions | |
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APPLICATIONS |
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| Gluconic acid is a polyhydroxycarboxylic acid with six carbon length. It is derived from glucose by oxidation of the aldehyde group on the C-1 to a carboxyl group. It is abundant in plants, fruits and other foodstuffs. Commercially the physiological d-form gluconic acid is prepared by fermentation process. It has a carboxylic group and five hydroxy groups, and thus is a good chelator particularly in alkaline conditions. Chelation is a chemical combination with a metal in complexes in which the metal is part of a ring. Organic ligand is called chelator or chelating agent, the chelate is a metal complex. The larger number of ring closures to a metal atom is the more stable the compound. Chelation is applied in metal complex chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and environment protection. It is used in chemotherapeutic treatments for metal poisoning. Chelating agents offers a wide range of sequestrants to control metal ions in aqueous systems. By forming stable water soluble complexes with multivalent metal ions, chelating agents prevent undesired interaction by blocking normal reactivity of metal ions. Heavy metals are chelated in alkaline solution and their interferences are eliminated gluconic acid. Concentrated gluconic acid solution contains certain lactone structure, a neutral cyclic ester, showing antiseptic property. 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 | ||
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USP/FCC/EP |
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APPEARANCE |
white to off-white powder | |
| IDENTIFICATION |
pass (Test A, Test B) |
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ASSAY |
98.0 - 102.0% |
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K CONTENT |
15.9 - 17.2 % | |
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ARSENIC |
3ppm max |
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LEAD |
10ppm max |
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WATER |
11.6% max |
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REDUCING MATTERS |
0.5% max |
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LOSS ON DRYING |
3.0% max |
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OVI |
pass test (Organic Volatile Impurities) |
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| TRANSPORTATION | ||
| PACKING | 50kgs
in fiber drum | |
| HAZARD CLASS | Not regulated | |
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| OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| Hazard Symbols: n/a, Risk Phrases: n/a, Safety Phrases: 24/25-26-36/37/39 | ||
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