5-Keto-D-gluconic acid

Name: 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040441

About 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid, a process intermediate or related compound of Glucose registered under CAS number 5287-64-9. Its molecular formula is C6H10O7 and its molecular weight is 194.14 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid. Common synonyms include 5-Ketogluconic acid and d-xylo-5-hexulosonic acid.

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. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Glucose, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

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

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Keto-D-gluconic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-040441
CAS Number	5287-64-9
IUPAC name	(2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₇
Molecular weight	194.14 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0427
InChIKey	IZSRJDGCGRAUAR-MROZADKFSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	5460352

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-3
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 7
TPSA	135 Å²
Synonyms	5-Ketogluconic acid, d-xylo-5-hexulosonic acid, 5-Oxo-D-gluconic acid, D-Gluconic acid, 5-keto-, D-xylo-hex-5-ulosonic acid, 5-dehydro-D-gluconic acid, 5-Oxo-5-deoxy-D-gluconic acid, xylo-5-Hexulosonic acid, (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5-oxo-hexanoic acid

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?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid is 5287-64-9. It is also known as 5-Ketogluconic acid, d-xylo-5-hexulosonic acid, 5-Oxo-D-gluconic acid.

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

5-Keto-D-gluconic acid has the molecular formula C6H10O7 and a molecular weight of 194.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,3S,4S)-2,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5-oxohexanoic acid.

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

5-Keto-D-gluconic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glucose. 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 can I order?

We supply 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid, 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?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid 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 be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 5-Keto-D-gluconic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.