Calcium glucoheptonate

Name: Calcium glucoheptonate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014372

About Calcium glucoheptonate

Listed under CAS 17140-60-2, Calcium glucoheptonate is an alkaline earth compound available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C14H26CaO16, molecular weight 490.42 g/mol. Systematically, it is named calcium bis((2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate). Common synonyms include Calcium gluceptate and α-D-Glucoheptonic acid calcium salt.

It is supplied as a powder. Keep the material at 2–8 °C and protect it from moisture. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is commonly used for materials research and chemical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Calcium glucoheptonate
Catalogue No.	VQ-014372
CAS Number	17140-60-2
IUPAC name	calcium bis((2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate)
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₂₆CaO₁₆
Molecular weight	490.42 g/mol
Exact mass	490.0847
HSN code	29332990
InChIKey	FATUQANACHZLRT-XBQZYUPDSA-L
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O)O.C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O)O.[Ca+2]
PubChem CID	28327

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	12 / 16
TPSA	323 Å²
Storage	2–8 °C
Synonyms	Calcium gluceptate, α-D-Glucoheptonic acid calcium salt, D-Glycero-D-glucoheptonic acid calcium salt, Calcium α-D-heptagluconate, Calcium-alpha-D-glucoheptonate, Calcium D-glycero-D-gulo-heptonate, Calcium alpha-D-glucoheptonate, Calcium-bis(D-glycero-D-gulo-heptonat), Calcium D-glycero-D-gulo-heptonate (1:2), D-glycero-D-gulo-Heptonic acid, calcium salt, D-glycero-D-gulo-Heptonic acid, calcium salt (2:1), calcium (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate

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 Calcium glucoheptonate?

The CAS Registry Number of Calcium glucoheptonate is 17140-60-2. It is also known as Calcium gluceptate, α-D-Glucoheptonic acid calcium salt, D-Glycero-D-glucoheptonic acid calcium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium glucoheptonate?

Calcium glucoheptonate has the molecular formula C14H26CaO16 and a molecular weight of 490.42 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is calcium bis((2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate).

Which grade and pack sizes of Calcium glucoheptonate can I order?

We supply Calcium glucoheptonate, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Calcium glucoheptonate?

Yes. Every lot of Calcium glucoheptonate 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 Calcium glucoheptonate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Calcium glucoheptonate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.

How should Calcium glucoheptonate be stored?

2–8 °C. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.