How to use Zinc Gluconate in Food & Feed Raw Materials without hitting the usual pitfalls
A lot of buyers assume Zinc Gluconate (CAS 4468-02-4) is a buy-and-it-works item. In Food & Feed Raw Materials it almost never is. The compatibility rhythm and dosing usually decide the final result, so this page unpacks exactly those pieces.
Basic specifications
| Name | Zinc Gluconate |
|---|---|
| English name | Zinc Gluconate |
| CAS No. | 4468-02-4 |
| Formula | C12H22O14Zn |
| Molecular weight | 454.03 g/mol |
| Applications | Food & Feed Raw Materials |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C12H22O14Zn, molecular weight 454.03 g/mol, CAS 4468-02-4. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
The role it plays in Food & Feed Raw Materials
This is the part that's most counter-intuitive:In Food & Feed Raw Materials, the first split for Zinc Gluconate (CAS 4468-02-4) is 'industrial grade' vs 'food / feed grade' — they are not interchangeable. Food and feed grades carry stricter statutory limits on heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residues, usually backed by corresponding licences and test reports. Regulatory grade and traceability come before the assay figure. Comparable grades:
- Zinc Glycinate (CAS 14281-83-5)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Zinc Citrate (CAS 546-46-3)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Zinc Dipyridine-2-Carboxylate (CAS 17949-65-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Zinc Oxide (CAS 1314-13-2)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Zinc Myristate (CAS 16260-27-8)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Zinc Laurate (CAS 2452-01-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- zinc malate (CAS 2847-05-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Zinc Fumarate：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
What actually matters when selecting
- The single most important one: Confirm the required grade (food / feed / industrial) — never substitute industrial for food or feed use.
- Request and verify test reports for heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residual solvents against the applicable standard or customer spec.
- Mind moisture-proof, contamination-free packaging and transport to avoid drift on arrival.
- Retain samples of critical lots and keep incoming-inspection records for traceability and retest.
Don't trip on these
Using industrial grade in place of food / feed grade: statutory limits differ and mixing them triggers compliance and safety risk.
Watching assay but ignoring traceability: without the correct grade's test report, even high purity cannot enter the food / feed chain.
Loose storage and transport: moisture or cross-contamination can make a compliant lot fail on arrival.
Questions we often get
Where is Zinc Gluconate used in Food & Feed Raw Materials?
As a common raw material it serves nutritional fortification, stabilisation or process aid; the exact use depends on the finished product and regulatory grade.
Which grade and documents should I confirm when sourcing Zinc Gluconate?
State food / feed grade requirements and verify safety indicators (heavy metals, microbes) test reports against the applicable standard or customer spec.
Can industrial grade be used as food / feed grade?
No. Products here are supplied for industrial and research use; food or feed use requires the correct grade with full compliance documentation.
Close cousins in the range
- Zinc Citrate (CAS 546-46-3)
- Zinc Dipyridine-2-Carboxylate (CAS 17949-65-4)
- Zinc Oxide (CAS 1314-13-2)
- Zinc Myristate (CAS 16260-27-8)
- Zinc Laurate (CAS 2452-01-9)
- zinc malate (CAS 2847-05-4)
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How to get files & a quote
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
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Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.