Potassium Gluconate USP (Anhydrous)
| Product Name: | Potassium Gluconate USP (Anhydrous) |
| Product Formula: | C6 H11 KO7 |
| Molecular Weight: | 234.25 |
| CAS Number: | 299-27-4 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White to yellowish white, crystalline powder or granules | USP |
| 2 | Solubility | Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in dehydrated alcohol, in ether, in benzene and in chloroform | USP |
| 3 | Identification: A. Infrared absorption B. Test B C. Thin-layer chromatography |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
USP |
| 4 | Loss on drying | Not more than 3.0 % | USP |
| 5 | Heavy metals | Not more than 0.002 % | USP |
| 6 | Reducing Substances | Not more than 1.0 % | USP |
| 7 | Assay as C6 H11 KO7 (On dried basis) | 97.0 % - 103.0 % | USP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and Moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
