Gluconic acid

August 30th, 2008 by

Gluconic acid

IUPAC name
(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
Other names
None
Identifiers
CAS number
Properties
Molecular formula
C6H12O7
Molar mass
196 g/mol
Appearance
colorless crystals
Density
 ?
Solubility in water
good
Solubility in other solvents
 ?
Acidity (pKa)
3.86
Hazards
Main hazards
Corrosive (C)
Flash point
 ?
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references
Gluconic acid is an organic compound with molecular formula C6H12O7 and condensed structural formula HOCH2(CHOH)4COOH. In aqueous solution at neutral pH, gluconic acid [...]

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