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Molecular Formula (Gluconic Acid): C6H12O7
Molecular Weight: 196.16 g/mol
Chemical Name: Gluconic Acid
CAS Number: 526-95-5
It is an organic acid with a slightly acidic feature. It has no corrosive properties. It is an organic compound commonly found in nature as a result of glucose oxidation. It is a carboxylic acid formed by the oxidation of the first carbon atom of glucose.
It contains a glucano delta lactone structure that forms a stable complex with the ability to chelate metals. It has a chelating effect on anions with the help of this agent in its structure.
It also has enantiomers like some organic acids. The D form is the enantiomer of the L form. The chelating effect is stronger than EDTA and NTA in alkaline solutions. It is a more advantageous chemical compared to these chelating agents.
Its most important feature is that it can react with both hydroxyl and carboxyl groups in its structure.
Other Names Are As Follows;
Dextronic Acid
Maltonic Acid
Gluconate
526-95-5
Pentahydroxycaproic Acid
D-Gluco-hexonic Acid
Dextronate
Maltonate
Sodium Gluconate Acid
Zinc Gluconate Acid
Physical and Chemical Properties:
It is a colorless or light yellow or syrup-like clear liquid in physical appearance. Its pure form is in the form of a white crystalline powder.
It has a slightly acidic taste.
Melting point is 131 ° C.
It dissolves easily in water as solubility. It is 316 mg/Mlt at 25 ° C. Its solubility in water is good. It is slightly soluble in Methyl Alcohol and DMSO.
Its density is 1.23 g/cm³.
Gluconic Acid Usage Areas:
In the pharmaceutical industry, GA's +2 salts, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Iron Gluconate and Zinc Gluconate, are used as mineral nutritional supplements to treat health problems such as Osteoporosis and Anemia. This is because GA is a weak acid and is also effective because it is not irritating.
Some researchers argue that Gluconic Acid prevents tumor growth by disrupting the biofilm of the tumor by inhibiting citrate uptake.
It is also used as a suitable chemical for metal extraction and organic-based syntheses.
It is used as a chelating agent in alkaline solutions.
Some gluconate derivatives are treated with malaria (quinidine gluconate) and iron deficiency (Iron Gluconate) supplements.
It is used in the manufacture of some soft drinks. These are used in sports drinks, tea and coffee derivatives.
It is used to prevent beer stone formation in beer production. It is also used to prevent milk stone formation in dairy factories that produce milk.
It is used as an acid catalyst in textile printing products. It is used in the manufacture of Acid Colloid resins used here. It is used in the manufacture of Corrosion Inhibitors. It is also used in the manufacture of anti-scaling agents.
