Description

2-Ketogluconate is a key organic acid salt and metabolic intermediate with significant industrial relevance. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile precursor and chelating agent in various biochemical and synthetic processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and biotechnology sectors, particularly for fermentation processes, metal ion sequestration, and as a building block for specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a component in fermentation media for antibiotic production.
• Food & Beverage Additive: Acts as a sequestrant, acidity regulator, and mineral fortification agent in processed foods and nutritional supplements.
• Biotechnological Processes: Serves as a critical carbon source and metabolic intermediate in microbial fermentation for the production of organic acids, vitamins, and enzymes.
• Chelating Agent: Effective in binding metal ions in industrial cleaning formulations, water treatment processes, and as a stabilizer in cosmetic products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in biochemical research as a standard or reagent for studying metabolic pathways, particularly the Krebs cycle and gluconate metabolism.
• Animal Feed Supplement: Incorporated into feed formulations to improve mineral bioavailability and support animal gut health.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ketogluconate
CAS No.	20248-27-5
Molecular Formula	C6H9KO7 (Potassium salt)
Molecular Weight	232.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ketogluconic acid potassium salt; Potassium 2-ketogluconate; 2-Oxogluconate; 2-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt; D-arabino-2-Hexulosonic acid, potassium salt; KDG; 2-KGA potassium salt
EINECS	243-668-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Ketogluconate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, identification, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be tailored to meet Food Grade (FCC), USP, or technical 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed 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 to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms
Microbiological Analysis	As per grade requirement

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