Gluconic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₂O₇
CAS Number	526-95-4

FC-0826640

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O
InChI Key	RGHNJXZEOKUKBD-SQOUGZDYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H12O7.K/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

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	673.6±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	113 - 118 °C
Flash Point	375.2±28.0 °C
Density	1.24 @ 25 °C/4 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

375.2±28.0 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.