2-Keto-D-gluconic acid hemicalcium salt monohydrate

2-Keto-D-gluconic acid hemicalcium salt monohydrate

2-Keto-D-gluconic acid hemicalcium salt monohydrate (CAS No: 3470-37-9) is a calcium salt form of 2-keto-D-gluconic acid, often used in biochemical, nutritional, and analytical applications.pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih+2

Chemical Identity and Structure

Molecular Formula: C12H20CaO15pharmaffiliates+1

Molecular Weight: ~444.36–462.38 g/mol (monohydrate)goldbio+2

Synonyms: D-Arabino-2-hexulopyranosonic acid hemicalcium salt monohydrate, Calcium 2-keto-D-gluconate hydratesigmaaldrich+1

IUPAC Name: calcium;(3S,4R,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-2-oxohexanoate;hydratepubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih

SMILES: C(C@HO)O.C(C@HO)O.O.[Ca+2]sigmaaldrich+1

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Solid (more detailed physical description may vary)chemicalbook

Melting Point: >300°Cchemicalbook+1

Solubility: Water soluble, clear colorless solution at 50 mg/mLchemicalbook+2

Storage: 2–8°C recommendedpharmaffiliates+1

Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditionschemicalbook+1

Functional and Biological Properties

Biochemical Role: Acts as a source of calcium and participates in pathways involving 2-keto-D-gluconic acid, important for microbial and enzymatic studies.goldbio+1

Applications:

Used as an antimicrobial agent in plant protection against Pseudomonas species.goldbio

Utilized in synthesis of D-erythorbic acid, D-ribulose, and D-arabinose.goldbio

Functions as a stabilizer for biological material storage and is valuable for its nutritional calcium content in formulations.cymitquimica+1

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statements: May cause eye and skin irritation; handle with appropriate protective equipment such as gloves and goggles.sigmaaldrich

WGK Classification: 3 (Significant water hazard).sigmaaldrich

Storage Class: 11 – Combustible Solids.sigmaaldrich

Flash Point: Not applicable.sigmaaldrich

Regulatory and Reference Information

CAS Number: 3470-37-9pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih+2

PubChem CID: 16217552pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih

Product Codes: Found under various catalog numbers for research and industrial suppliers.cymitquimica+2

2-Keto-D-gluconic acid hemicalcium salt monohydrate is a water-soluble, stable calcium salt widely used for its antimicrobial, biochemical, and nutritional properties, serving both as a reagent in research and as a component in specialized formulations.cymitquimica+2