C6H12O7
196.16 g/mol
Food AdditiveWarning
Gluconic acid
CAS526-95-4EC208-401-4
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
food additive and acidity regulator
Gluconic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid commonly used as a food additive and acidity regulator. It is produced through the oxidation of glucose and is valued for its mild, non-corrosive properties in both food and industrial applications.
food additive and acidity regulatorindustrial cleaning agenttextile manufacturing
Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.
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Related Compounds
ReferenceSame Category
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Food additive and chelating agent
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Nutritional supplement and feed additive
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food preservative and pickling agent
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flavoring agent and nutrient
Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Gluconic acid (CAS 526-95-4) is 2918.16.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2918.16
EU CN code (8-digit)
2918 16 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoic acid
InChIKey
RGHNJXZEOKUKBD-SQOUGZDYSA-N
SMILES
C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O
Synonyms (38)
- E-574
- GCO
- D-Gluco-hexonic acid
- D-Gluconsaeure
- D-Glukonsaeure
- D-gluconic acid
- Dextronate
- GLUCONAL GA-50
- GLUCONIC ACID (50% IN WATER)
- GLUCONIC ACID [MART.]
- Glosanto
- Gluconic acid (VAN)
- Gluconic acid, D-
- Glycogenate
- Glycogenic acid
- Glyconate
- Glyconic acid
- Hexonic acid
- INS NO.574
- L-glycero-Hexonic acid
- Maltonate
- Pentahydroxycaproate
- Pentahydroxycaproic acid
- dextronic acid
- gluconic acid
- ketogluconic acid
- maltonic acid
- sodium-gluconate
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