D-Gluconic acid, 50% aq. soln.

Description

CAS: 526-95-4 | C6H12O7 | 196.155 g/mol

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 526-95-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 196.155
• MDL Number: MFCD00004240
• InChI Key: RGHNJXZEOKUKBD-SQOUGZDYSA-N
• Synonym: gluconic acid, d-gluconic acid, dextronic acid, maltonic acid, glycogenic acid, glosanto, gluconate, pentahydroxycaproic acid, gluconic acid, d, d-gluconate
• PubChem CID: 10690
• ChEBI: CHEBI:33198
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O

• 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
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Gluconic acid

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only