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IUPAC name
Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
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Other names
Sodium D-gluconate
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Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.644 |
E number | E576 (acidity regulators, ...) |
PubChem CID
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UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C6H11NaO7 | |
Molar mass | 218.137 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White powder |
Odor | Odorless |
58 g/100 mL | |
Solubility in ethanol and diethyl ether | Slightly soluble |
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Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
LD50 (median dose)
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10380 mg/kg (oral, rat)[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC6H11O7.[2] It is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. Its E number is E576. This white, water-soluble powder has a wide range of applications across industries. Originally derived from gluconic acid in the 19th century, Sodium Gluconate is known for its chelating properties and is utilized as a chelating agent in various processes. It finds applications in textile, metal surface treatment, cement, and more. Moreover, its non-toxic nature and biodegradability contribute to its use in environmentally conscious practices.