5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt

Name: 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048802

About 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt

Listed under CAS 91446-96-7, 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt is an impurity of Ascorbic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C6H9KO7, it has a molar mass of 232.23 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5-oxohexanoate. It is also known as D-Xylo-5-hexulosonic acid potassium salt or Potassium 5-ketogluconate.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a characterised impurity of Ascorbic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Ascorbic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt
Catalogue No.	VQ-048802
CAS Number	91446-96-7
IUPAC name	potassium (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5-oxohexanoate
Molecular formula	C₆H₉KO₇
Molecular weight	232.23 g/mol
Exact mass	231.9985
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GSFHMOMWXNDPMM-YMDUGQBDSA-M
SMILES	C(C(=O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O.[K+]
PubChem CID	23702137

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 7
TPSA	138 Å²
Synonyms	D-Xylo-5-hexulosonic acid potassium salt, D-Xylo-5-hexulofuranosonic acid potassium salt, Potassium 5-ketogluconate, Potassium D-xylo-hex-5-ulosonate, D-Xylo-5-hexulosonic acid, potassium salt

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt is 91446-96-7. It is also known as D-Xylo-5-hexulosonic acid potassium salt, D-Xylo-5-hexulofuranosonic acid potassium salt, Potassium 5-ketogluconate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt?

5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt has the molecular formula C6H9KO7 and a molecular weight of 232.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5-oxohexanoate.

What is 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt used for?

5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Ascorbic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt can I order?

We supply 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid potassium salt is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.