SYNONYMS Potassium D-gluconate; INS No. 577
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium D-gluconate
C.A.S. number 299-27-4 (Anhydrous) 35398-15-3 (Monohydrate)
Chemical formula C6H11KO7
Formula weight 234.25 (Anhydrous) 252.26 (Monohydrate)
Assay Not less than 97.0% and not more than 103.0% on dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, free flowing white to yellowish white, crystalline powder or granules
FUNCTIONAL USES Acidity regulator, nutrient supplement, yeast food
