Sodium glucoheptonate

Description

CAS: 31138-65-5 | C7H13NaO8 | 248.163 g/mol

Sodium glucoheptonate is used for cleaning metal, mercerizing, paint stripping, and aluminum etching. It is also used to mercerize cotton, linen, hemp, and other plant-based fibers to increase strength and add luster to their overall appearance of threads and fabrics.

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
Sodium glucoheptonate is used for cleaning metal, mercerizing, paint stripping, and aluminum etching. It is also used to mercerize cotton, linen, hemp, and other plant-based fibers to increase strength and add luster to their overall appearance of threads and fabrics.

Solubility
Freely soluble in water

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 31138-65-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H13NaO8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 248.163
• MDL Number: MFCD00013425
• InChI Key: FMYOMWCQJXWGEN-AXUKCSBQSA-M
• Synonym: sodium glucoheptonate, sodium 2r,3r,4r,5s,6r-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate, d-sodium glucoheptonate, sodium-alpha-glucoheptonate, 2r,3r,4r,5s,6r-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoic acid sodium salt
• PubChem CID: 49853507
• IUPAC Name: sodium;(2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate
• SMILES: C(C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O)O.[Na+]

• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water
• Formula Weight: 248.16
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium glucoheptonate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	250-480-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only