sodium D-gluconate

Description

sodium D-gluconate · CAS 14906-97-9 · C6H11NaO7. UNII R6Q3791S76. Melting Point: 170-175 °C; Density: 1.8 g/cm³.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	14906-97-9
PubChem CID	23672301
Molecular formula	C6H11NaO7
IUPAC name	sodium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
UNII (FDA)	R6Q3791S76

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	218.14
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	7
Rotatable Bond Count	5
Exact Mass	218.04024697
Monoisotopic Mass	218.04024697
Topological Polar Surface Area	141
Heavy Atom Count	14
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	176

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	170-175 °C
Density	1.8 g/cm³

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; Other Solid; Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid; Dry Powder; CBI; Large Crystals
• White to tan, granular to fine, crystalline powder
• White solid; [ICSC] Technical product may have a pleasant odor; [Merck Index] White crystals with a pleasant odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• WHITE CRYSTALS.
• No boiling point at normal pressure; decomposes at 196-198 °C
• Very soluble in water. Sparingly soluble in ethanol

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, SEQUESTRANT FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS SEQUESTRANT; YEAST_FOOD: Food Additives Manufactured by fermentation or chemical catalytic oxidation NOT SPECIFIED
GHS notification summary	99% (1160 / 1172)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	99% (1160 / 1172)

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Sodium Gluconate
• Used as a chelating agent, bottle cleanser, finish remover, and in the tanning and textile industries; [Merck Index] Used in industrial, institutional, and household cleaning, metal surface treatment, textile bleach stabilization, aluminum processing, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, foods, cement set retarding, and sequestering for concrete and mortar; [OECD SIDS: Gluconic acid and its derivatives - 2004] Used as a flavoring agent, nutritional supplement, and sequestrant for foods; [FDA] Permitted for use
• Aluminum Producing [Category: Industry]
• Acid and Alkali Cleaning of Metals [Category: Clean]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms

SODIUM GLUCONATE; 527-07-1; Sodium D-gluconate; gluconate sodium; D-Gluconic acid, monosodium salt; Monosodium gluconate; Glonsen; Pasexon 100T; Gluconato di sodio; D-Gluconic acid, sodium salt (1:1); Bvd addicrete; DTXSID7027170; Clewat gl; Helshas a; Natrum gluconicum; Sodium gluconate (USP)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of sodium D-gluconate?

CAS 14906-97-9; molecular formula C6H11NaO7; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is sodium D-gluconate known by?

SODIUM GLUCONATE, 527-07-1, Sodium D-gluconate, gluconate sodium, D-Gluconic acid, monosodium salt, Monosodium gluconate.

What is the regulatory status of sodium D-gluconate?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, SEQUESTRANT; FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is sodium D-gluconate classified as hazardous?

99% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1160 of 1172).

What are the key physical properties of sodium D-gluconate?

Melting Point: 170-175 °C; Density: 1.8 g/cm³.

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