Description

2-Keto-D-Gluconic Acid Hemicalcium Salt Monohydrate is a high-purity calcium salt derivative of 2-keto-D-gluconic acid, a key intermediate in biochemical pathways. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and a calcium source in specialized formulations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries for research and production applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Formulation: Utilized as a bioavailable calcium source and a functional ingredient in specialized health products.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for producing complex organic molecules, including chelating agents and specialty surfactants.
• Microbiological Media Component: Used in selective culture media for industrial fermentation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Keto-D-Gluconic Acid Hemicalcium Salt Monohydrate
CAS No.	1040352-40-6
Molecular Formula	C12H18CaO16 • H2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Calcium 2-Keto-D-Gluconate Monohydrate; 2-Keto-D-Gluconic Acid Calcium Salt Monohydrate; D-Gluconic Acid, 2-Keto-, Hemicalcium Salt, Monohydrate; 2-Ketogluconic Acid Hemicalcium Salt Monohydrate; 5-Keto-D-Gluconic Acid Calcium Salt (alternate naming); 2-Oxogluconic Acid Calcium Salt; KDG Calcium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Keto-D-Gluconic Acid Hemicalcium Salt Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, heavy metals, and loss on drying. Specifications can be aligned with research-grade or GMP-grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Calcium Content (Titration)	Within theoretical range
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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