Product Name
Sodium gluconate
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
IUPAC Name
sodium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
InChI Key
UPMFZISCCZSDND-JJKGCWMISA-M
SMILES
C(C@H(C@H(C@@H(C@H(C(=O)O-)O)O)O)O)O.Na+
Sodium gluconate is widely utilized in research focused on:
Food Industry: It acts as a food additive and preservative, enhancing the shelf life and stability of products like sauces and dressings.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as a stabilizer in drug formulations, it helps improve solubility and bioavailability of active ingredients.
Cosmetics: Commonly found in skincare products, it serves as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin and improving texture.
Construction: In concrete formulations, it functions as a plasticizer, improving workability and reducing water content for stronger structures.
Cleaning Products: It acts as a chelating agent, effectively binding metal ions to enhance the performance of detergents and cleaners.