Sodium gluconate

Sodium gluconate
Names
	IUPAC name Sodium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
	Other names Sodium D-gluconate
Identifiers
CAS Number	527-07-1 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:84997 ;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1200919 ;
ChemSpider	76397 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.007.644
E number	E576 (acidity regulators, ...)
PubChem CID	23672301;
UNII	R6Q3791S76 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7027170 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C6H12O7.Na/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 Key: UPMFZISCCZSDND-JJKGCWMISA-M ; InChI=1S/C6H12O7.Na/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;
	SMILES [Na+].[O-]C(=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO;
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H11NaO7
Molar mass	218.137 g·mol−1
Appearance	White powder
Odor	Odorless
Solubility in water	58 g/100 mL
Solubility in ethanol and diethyl ether	Slightly soluble
Hazards
	Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose)	10380 mg/kg (oral, rat)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC₆H₁₁O₇. It is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. Its E number is E576. This white, water-soluble powder has a wide range of applications across industries. Originally derived from gluconic acid in the 19th century, Sodium Gluconate is known for its chelating properties and is utilized as a chelating agent in various processes. It finds applications in textile, metal surface treatment, cement, and more. Moreover, its non-toxic nature and biodegradability contribute to its use in environmentally conscious practices.