Sodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid with chelating property. Sodium gluconate chelates and forms stable complexes with various ions, preventing them from engaging in chemical reactions.
Solubility Very soluble in water. Sparingly soluble in ethanol
Formula
C6H11NaO7
Mol. Weight
218.14
CAS #
527-07-1, 14906-97-9
State
NKRA; Dry Powder, Liquid; Liquid; Dry Powder; Liquid, Other Solid; Other Solid
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Functions
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.