Potassium Gluconate USP
Abstract
Potassium Gluconate is the potassium salt of the conjugate base of gluconic acid. It contains 16.69% potassium by mass and has a density of 1.73 g/cm3.
Use/Application
Potassium Gluconate is used as a mineral supplement and as a sequestrant. It is sold over the counter as tablets or capsules or as a bulk powder.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Gluconate
Mol. Formula: C6H11KO7
Mol. Weight: 234.25 g/mol
CAS No.: 299-27-4
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as white to yellowish-white, crystalline powder or granules. |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) Test(C) |
(a)Infrared Absorption (b)Specified test (c) Thin Layer Chromatography |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in dehydrated alcohol, in ether, in benzene, and in chloroform. |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 3.0% |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Reducing substances | Not more than 1.0% |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
| Assay | Not less than 97.0% and not more than 103.0% calculated on dried basis |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
