Description

2-Ketogluconic Acid Calcium Salt is a key calcium salt derivative of 2-ketogluconic acid, valued for its stability and bioavailable calcium content. This compound is essential in applications requiring a soluble and well-tolerated source of calcium, particularly in nutritional and biochemical systems. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food fortification, pharmaceutical, and animal feed industries.

Application

• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used as a calcium source in dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key intermediate or excipient in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical actives.
• Animal Nutrition: Incorporated into feed premixes as a bioavailable mineral supplement for livestock and poultry.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or reagent in enzymatic studies and microbiological culture media.
• Chelating Agent: Functions as a mild chelator in specific industrial and laboratory processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ketogluconic Acid Calcium Salt
CAS No.	28098-92-2
Molecular Formula	C12H18CaO16 (for dihydrate)
Molecular Weight	426.35 g/mol (for dihydrate)
Synonyms	Calcium 2-Ketogluconate; 2-Ketogluconic Acid Calcium Salt Dihydrate; Calcium 2-Keto-D-gluconate; 2-Oxogluconic Acid Calcium Salt; D-Arabino-2-Hexulosonic Acid Calcium Salt; Ketogluconic Acid Calcium Salt; 2-KGA Calcium Salt
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ketogluconic Acid Calcium Salt is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, heavy metals, and microbial limits to support compliance with food and pharmaceutical-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets standard requirements

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