Description

Ammoniumgluconate CAS NO 2554-04-3 is the ammonium salt of gluconic acid, a versatile organic compound valued for its excellent chelating properties and high water solubility. This makes it a critical component in formulations requiring effective metal ion sequestration without contributing to environmental toxicity. It is essential for industries focused on advanced cleaning, water treatment, and specialized chemical synthesis where mild yet effective chelation is paramount.

Application

• Industrial Cleaning & Descaling: A key chelating agent in alkaline and acidic cleaners for boilers, heat exchangers, and food processing equipment, effectively removing calcium and magnesium scales.
• Water Treatment Formulations: Used to control water hardness and prevent scale formation in cooling towers, reverse osmosis systems, and industrial water circuits.
• Concrete & Construction Additives: Acts as a setting retarder and plasticizer in concrete admixtures, improving workability and final strength.
• Textile Processing: Serves as a chelant in dyeing and bleaching baths to sequester metal ions that can cause fabric discoloration or degrade peroxide bleaches.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations as a gentle chelating agent and pH adjuster, enhancing the stability and shelf-life of products.
• Agriculture & Horticulture: Used in micronutrient fertilizer blends to improve the bioavailability and uptake of essential metals like iron and zinc by plants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds and as an excipient where a non-toxic, soluble ammonium source is required.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Functions in electroplating and metal finishing baths to complex impurities and improve plating quality and uniformity.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ammonium Gluconate
CAS No.	2554-04-3
Molecular Formula	C6H17NO7
Molecular Weight	215.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium D-gluconate; Gluconic acid, ammonium salt; D-Gluconic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium salt of gluconic acid; EINECS 219-862-1
EINECS	219-862-1

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Gluconate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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