Description

Copper (II) Gluconate, Min. 98 is a high-purity, organically complexed copper salt essential for applications requiring superior bioavailability and stability. This compound serves as a vital source of bioavailable copper, a critical trace element in numerous biological and industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the nutraceutical, food fortification, cosmetic, and agricultural industries for its efficacy and safety profile.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: As a key ingredient in mineral supplements, multivitamins, and functional foods to prevent copper deficiency.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as a nutritional additive to enrich products like breakfast cereals, health drinks, and infant formula.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare formulations, such as creams and lotions, for its purported antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
• Animal Feed & Nutrition: An essential trace mineral premix component for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture to support growth and metabolic functions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain therapeutic agents and as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in specific medicinal preparations.
• Agricultural Micronutrients: Formulated into foliar sprays and fertilizer blends to correct copper deficiency in crops and improve yield.
• Laboratory & Research Reagents: Serves as a standardized source of copper ions in biochemical research and analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper (II) Gluconate, Min. 98
CAS No.	13005-35-1
Molecular Formula	C12H22CuO14
Molecular Weight	453.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper Gluconate; Cupric Gluconate; D-Gluconic Acid, Copper Salt; Bis(D-gluconato)copper; Copper D-gluconate; Gluconic Acid, Copper Salt; Copper (2+) Gluconate
EINECS	235-875-3

Quality Control

Our Copper (II) Gluconate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the declared specification of minimum 98% purity and complies with relevant standards for its intended applications, including potential FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) grade requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metals, and microbiological data is provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light blue to bluish-green fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu Content)	13.8 - 14.2 %
Assay (as C12H22CuO14)	Min. 98.0 %
pH (5% Solution)	5.5 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	Max. 7.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Lead (Pb)	Max. 3 ppm
Arsenic (As)	Max. 3 ppm
Microbiological Total Plate Count	Max. 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	Max. 100 cfu/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

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