Description

Dipotassium Galactarate is the dipotassium salt of galactaric acid (mucic acid). This high-purity compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient in advanced chemical synthesis and specialized formulations. It is particularly valued in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries for its chelating and buffering properties. Global B2B buyers seeking a reliable supply of CAS NO 84878-11-5 will find our product meets stringent quality and consistency standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a buffering agent in parenteral formulations.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a skin-conditioning agent and a pH adjuster in creams, lotions, and serums.
• Food Additive & Supplement: Employed as a sequestrant, stabilizer, or a source of potassium in specialized food and nutritional products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for producing derivatives of galactaric acid for research and industrial applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and biochemical research.
• Industrial Chelation: Utilized in water treatment and process chemistry to bind metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Galactarate
CAS No.	84878-11-5
Molecular Formula	C6H8K2O8
Molecular Weight	286.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Dipotassium Mucate; Galactaric Acid Dipotassium Salt; Mucic Acid Dipotassium Salt; Potassium Galactarate; Dipotassium 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxyhexanedioate; Potassium Hydrogen Galactarate (mixture); Hexanedioic acid, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-, dipotassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Galactarate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We can supply material compliant with in-house specifications for pharmaceutical, food, and industrial grades. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and handling properties.

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)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms

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