Gluconic acid is the carboxylic acid formed by oxidation of the first carbon of glucose. It is also used as a sequestrant in cleaning, metal pickling and rust-removal formulations. It is also used as a set retarder in construction systems. Recorded grades include technical, food. Food use as E 574 is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions. Pharmaceutical use requires the applicable pharmacopoeia grade.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H12O7
- Grades
- technicalfood
- Packaging
- 250 kg plastic drum · 1250 kg IBC
- Appearance
- Clear light yellow to brown syrupy liquid
- Synonyms
- E574 · 526-95-4 · D-gluconic acid · dextronic acid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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