Gluconic Acid (Food Grade)
Product Description
| Product | Gluconic Acid (Food Grade) |
| CAS | 526-95-4 |
| Formula | C6H12O7 |
| Synonym | Dextronic acid, Gluconic acid (INCI), Glycogenic acid, Glyconic acid, Maltonic acid Pentahydroxycaproic acid, D-Gluconic acid, D-gluconic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.24 (254 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in alcohol |
| Insolubility | in most org. solvs. |
| Odor | commercial 50 aq. soln. lt. amber, faint odor of vinegar |
| Melting Point | 131 c |
| Refractive Index | 1.4161 |
| Molecular weight | 196.16 |
| Flash Point | none |
| Solubility | water |
| Notes | A mild organic acid that is used in food and beverage applications and as a preservative and pH control agent. Use: CHELATING, PERFUMING |
| Class | Preservatives and Anti-microbials, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, pH Adjusters, Specialty Citrates and Naturally Fermented Products, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Function | pH Adjusting Agent |
| Industry | Food Chemicals |
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