Synonym: 2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxycaproic acid potassium salt, D-Gluconic acid potassium salt
CAS Number: 299-27-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):C6H11KO7
Molecular Weight: 234.25
Beilstein Registry Number: 3919448
EC Number: 206-074-2
MDL Number: MFCD00064211
PubChem Substance ID: 24895173
Biochem/physiol Actions
Potassium D-gluconate, the potassium salt of gluconic acid, is used in cell culture and in large scale applications such as the cleaning of metal surfaces and in fertilizers.
Application
D-Gluconic acid potassium salt is used in a newly developed process entitled ARS for the prevention of shrinkage in dyed wool fabric.
Assay: ≥99%
MP: 183 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Solubility: H2O: soluble50 mg/mL