Description

Ammonium Gluconate is the ammonium salt of gluconic acid, a versatile organic compound valued for its excellent chelating and sequestering properties in neutral to alkaline environments. This makes it a critical component for controlling metal ions and preventing scale formation in various industrial processes. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the cleaning, construction, textile, and personal care industries for its effectiveness and favorable environmental profile compared to harsher alternatives.

Application

• Industrial Cleaning & Detergents: Acts as a powerful builder and sequestrant in alkaline cleaners, liquid soaps, and dishwashing formulations to inactivate water hardness ions (calcium, magnesium) and enhance surfactant performance.
• Concrete & Construction Additives: Used as a setting retarder and water reducer in concrete admixtures, improving workability and final strength by controlling the cement hydration process.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a chelating agent in scouring, bleaching, and dyeing baths to prevent metal-ion-catalyzed fiber damage and ensure consistent, vibrant coloration.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a gentle chelating agent and pH adjuster in shampoos, skin cleansers, and creams to stabilize formulations and improve efficacy.
• Water Treatment: Employed in boiler and cooling water systems to sequester scale-forming cations, thereby inhibiting corrosion and maintaining heat transfer efficiency.
• Agriculture: Used in certain fertilizer formulations and agrochemicals as a carrier for micronutrients, enhancing plant availability.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Applied in electroplating and metal cleaning solutions to complex impurities and produce a cleaner, more uniform metal finish.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Gluconate
CAS No.	10361-31-6
Molecular Formula	C6H17NO7
Molecular Weight	215.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium D-gluconate; Gluconic Acid Ammonium Salt; D-Gluconic Acid, Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Gluconate Solution; UNII-6E0S5H4B6R; Gluconate ammonium; Ammonium salt of gluconic acid
EINECS	233-792-2

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Gluconate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided to guarantee supply consistency and reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is securely sealed after each use to prevent caking or absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid, or white to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as C6H17NO7)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%

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