| Synonyms | Sodium salt of D-gluconic acid |
| Definition | Manufactured by fermentation or chemical catalytic oxidation |
| Einecs | 208-407-7 |
| Chemical name | Sodium D-gluconate |
| Chemical formula | C6H11NaO7 (anhydrous) |
| Molecular weight | 218,14 |
| Assay | Content not less than 99,0 % |
| Description | White to tan, granular to fine, crystalline powder |
| Identification |
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| Test for sodium | Passes test |
| Test for gluconate | Passes test |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water. Sparingly soluble in ethanol |
| pH | Between 6,5 and 7,5 (10 % solution) |
| Purity |
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| Reducing matter | Not more than 1,0 % (as D-glucose) |
| Lead | Not more than 1 mg/kg |