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D-Gluconic acid, 50% aq. soln.
Description
Gluconic acid occurs naturally in fruit, honey, and wine. As a food additive it is an acidity regulator. It is also used in cleaning products.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Gluconic acid occurs naturally in fruit, honey, and wine. As a food additive it is an acidity regulator. It is also used in cleaning products.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
UN Number | UN3265 |
Beilstein | 1726055 |
Merck Index | 144456 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 196.16 (Anhydrous) |
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 50% aq. soln. |
Density | 1.234 |
Quantity | 500 mL |
Optical Rotation | +10° (Neat) |
Refractive Index | 1.418 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Danger |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501a Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 208-401-4 |
RTECSNumber | LZ5057100 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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