Description

Gluconic Acid is a versatile, non-corrosive, and biodegradable organic acid derived from glucose. This multi-functional compound is prized for its excellent chelating properties, mild acidity, and high solubility, making it a valuable ingredient across diverse industrial sectors. Key industries that rely on Gluconic Acid include food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, construction, and metal surface treatment.

Application

• Food & Beverage Additive: Used as an acidity regulator, leavening agent, and sequestrant in baked goods, beverages, and dairy products.
• Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Formulations: Serves as an excipient, pH adjuster, and chelating agent in tablets, oral care products, and topical creams.
• Concrete & Construction Admixture: Acts as a highly effective set retarder and water reducer in concrete to improve workability and final strength.
• Industrial Cleaning & Derusting: A key component in alkaline and acidic cleaners for bottle washing, dairy equipment, and metal derusting due to its safe chelation of calcium and iron ions.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Utilized in dyeing and tanning baths to sequester metal ions that can interfere with processes and affect product quality.
• Agriculture & Animal Feed: Functions as a feed additive to improve mineral absorption and as a component in agrochemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gluconic Acid
CAS No.	133-42-6
Molecular Formula	C6H12O7
Molecular Weight	196.16 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Gluconic Acid; Dextronic Acid; Glyconic Acid; Maltonic Acid; 2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxycaproic Acid; Gluconic Acid Solution; INS No. 574; E574
EINECS	205-105-5

Quality Control

We supply Gluconic Acid in various grades, including Food Grade (FCC), Technical Grade, and high-purity Pharma Grade. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow, clear syrupy liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Gluconic Acid)	≥ 50.0% (w/w) in solution
pH (as supplied)	1.5 - 2.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Reducing Substances (as D-Glucose)	≤ 0.5%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.