Description

Potassium Glycerate is the potassium salt of glyceric acid, a versatile organic compound. It serves as a key intermediate and functional ingredient in advanced chemical synthesis and formulation. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-purity, water-soluble building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring enhanced water solubility.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in moisturizers, serums, and other skincare formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for producing surfactants, complexing agents, and other functional organic compounds.
• Food Additive (Potential): May be used as a pH regulator, sequestrant, or humectant in specific food-grade applications, subject to regulatory approval.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Glycerate
CAS No.	43110-90-3
Molecular Formula	C3H5KO4
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Glyceric acid potassium salt; Potassium 2,3-dihydroxypropanoate; Monopotassium glycerate; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanoic acid potassium salt; Glycerate potassium; Potassium salt of glyceric acid
EINECS	256-086-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Glycerate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurities, and physical properties. We can support compliance requirements for various applications, including pharmaceutical and cosmetic grades.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening 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)	6.5 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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