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SHEET /m/gluconic-acid · PubChem CID 10690 · CAS 526-95-4 · REV 2026.07

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Gluconic acid

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C6H12O7 · 196.16 g/mol

Hexonic acid · Glycogenic acid · Maltonic acid · GCO

What is Gluconic acid?

What glucose becomes when it is gently oxidized. It occurs in honey and wine and is used as a mild acid and a mineral carrier in supplements. Found in honey. from source

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)O)O)O)O

Where you'll find it

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Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantH315, H319from source

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PubChem CID
10690
Wikidata
Q407569
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