Gluconic Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- D-Gluconic Acid
Gluconic acid supplier for cleaning, manufacturing, food and process buyers in Malaysia. Also known as D-gluconic acid, this free organic acid is typically supplied as a clear to pale yellow aqueous solution and is selected for mild chelation, metal cleaning, descaling and food acidulation duties.
Commercial enquiries cover food grade, technical grade and industrial cleaning or chelating grades. Concentration is buyer-specified rather than fixed on this page, so state the required aqueous strength, assay limits and documentation when requesting a quotation.
Industrial cleaners and metal-finishing lines use free gluconic acid to hold hardness and metal ions in solution during descaling and surface cleaning. Food and beverage formulators may use suitable food grades for acidulation and pH adjustment, while process and water-treatment buyers specify it for sequestration in aqueous systems.
Send the required grade, concentration if known, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. This page covers free gluconic acid only, not sodium gluconate or other gluconate salts.
- CAS number
- 526-95-4
- Formula
- C6H12O7
- Grade
- food, technical, industrial
- Appearance
- clear to pale yellow aqueous liquid
Gluconic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade gluconic acid solution | clear to pale yellow aqueous liquid | — | Food acidulation, pH adjustment and mild organic acid duties in suitable food and beverage formulations where a free-acid gluconic grade is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade gluconic acid solution | clear to pale yellow aqueous liquid | — | Industrial chelation, sequestration, metal cleaning and process formulation where a technical free-acid solution is required rather than a food grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Industrial cleaning and chelating grade | aqueous solution at buyer-specified concentration | — | Metal cleaning, descaling and cleaner concentrates that use free gluconic acid for chelation of hardness ions and metal residues in process baths. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy gluconic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for gluconic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear to pale yellow aqueous liquid | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water | — |
| Chemical formula | C6H12O7 | — |
| CAS number | 526-95-4 | — |
| Product identity | free gluconic acid (not a gluconate salt) | — |
| Concentration | buyer-specified aqueous strength confirmed against the required grade and application | — |
Gluconic Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances. Handle aqueous solutions with suitable gloves and eye protection and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about gluconic acid
Is gluconic acid the same as sodium gluconate?
No. Gluconic acid is the free organic acid, usually supplied as an aqueous solution. Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt and is a separate product with different handling and application profiles, including concrete admixture use. Order the free acid only when the free-acid form is named on the specification.
What is D-gluconic acid and is it the same product?
D-gluconic acid is the common optical form of gluconic acid traded for food and industrial use. On this page it refers to free-acid material, not a gluconate salt. State the required grade and concentration when enquiring.
Which gluconic acid grade or concentration should I request?
Food grade is selected for food acidulation and related pH work. Technical and industrial grades serve chelation, metal cleaning, descaling and process formulation. Aqueous concentration is not fixed on this page; send the target strength or current specification with the enquiry.
Is gluconic acid used for metal cleaning and chelation?
Yes. Free gluconic acid is widely specified in metal-cleaning, descaling and cleaner concentrates because it chelates hardness and metal ions in aqueous systems. Suitability still depends on the bath chemistry, grade and required concentration, so describe the application when enquiring.
Can food-grade gluconic acid be used for pH adjustment in food products?
Food-grade free gluconic acid solution is used as a mild organic acid for acidulation and pH control in suitable food and beverage formulations. Confirm the grade, concentration and documentation against the recipe and regulatory needs for the finished product.
What details are needed for a gluconic acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade, preferred aqueous concentration if known, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention pack format and documentation needs so the quotation can address the complete requirement.