Sodium gluconate

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Sodium gluconate

Names
IUPAC name Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
Other names Sodium D-gluconate
Identifiers
CAS Number	527-07-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:84997 N
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1200919 N
ChemSpider	76397 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.644
E number	E576 (acidity regulators, ...)
PubChem CID	23672301
UNII	R6Q3791S76 Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7027170
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O7.Na/c7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;+1/p-1/t2-,3-,4+,5-;/m1./s1 Y Key: UPMFZISCCZSDND-JJKGCWMISA-M Y InChI=1S/C6H12O7.Na/c7-1-2(8)3(9)4(10)5(11)6(12)13;/h2-5,7-11H,1H2,(H,12,13);/q;+1/p-1/t2-,3-,4+,5-;/m1./s1
SMILES [Na+].[O-]C(=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H11NaO7
Molar mass	218.137 g·mol−1
Appearance	White powder
Odor	Odorless
Solubility in water	58 g/100 mL
Solubility in ethanol and diethyl ether	Slightly soluble
Hazards
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)	10380 mg/kg (oral, rat)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC₆H₁₁O₇.^[2] It is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. Its E number is E576. This white, water-soluble powder has a wide range of applications across industries. Originally derived from gluconic acid in the 19th century, Sodium Gluconate is known for its chelating properties and is utilized as a chelating agent in various processes. It finds applications in textile, metal surface treatment, cement, and more. Moreover, its non-toxic nature and biodegradability contribute to its use in environmentally conscious practices.