Description

Zinc Galactarate is a coordination compound formed from zinc and galactaric acid, offering unique functional properties for advanced material and pharmaceutical applications. This product is valued for its role as a multifunctional additive, providing benefits such as controlled release, stabilization, and enhanced bioavailability in complex formulations. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking innovative excipients or intermediates. Zinc Galactarate CAS NO 84878-13-7 represents a high-purity, reliable material for demanding R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a tablet disintegrant, binder, or controlled-release agent in solid dosage forms.
• Nutraceutical Formulations: Serves as a mineral source and functional carrier in dietary supplement tablets and capsules.
• Cosmetic Stabilizer: Acts as a stabilizing agent and opacifier in creams, lotions, and deodorant sticks.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of more complex zinc-based coordination polymers or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Food Additive (where approved): Potential use as an anti-caking agent or firming agent in specific food-grade applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for zinc or carbohydrate analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Galactarate
CAS No.	84878-13-7
Molecular Formula	C6H6O8Zn
Molecular Weight	271.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Mucate; Zinc Galactarate Dihydrate; Galactaric Acid Zinc Salt; Zinc Saccharate; Zinc D-Galactarate; Zinc (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioate
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Quality Control

Our Zinc Galactarate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to meet high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment. We can support compliance with relevant pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP/NF, Ph. Eur.) upon request for specific grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture, which may affect product performance and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zinc Content)	≥ 24.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Microbial Limits	Meets Ph. Eur. 2.6.12 / USP <61>

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