CAS No. : 527-09-3;
Molecular Formula: [CH2OH(CHOH)4COO]2Cu;
Molecular Weight: 453.84;
Standard: FCC/USP;
Product Code: RC.03.04.196228
Copper Gluconate is a food additive that is used as a copper nutritional supplement. This product appears as a light blue color and in the form of crystalline powder with no odor or taste. Copper Gluconate is easily soluble in water and is used in drinks, salt products, infant formula milk, and in health food products.
Copper gluconate is the copper salt of D-gluconic acid. It is used in dietary supplements and to treat conditions such as acne vulgaris, common cold, hypertension, premature labor, Leishmaniasis, visceral postoperative complications. Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. Copper is an essential elements in plants and animals as it is required for the normal functioning of more than 30 enzymes. It occurs naturally throughout the environment in rocks, soil, water, and air.
Chemical-Physical Parameters |
RICHEN |
Typical Value |
Identification |
Positive |
Positive |
Assay (C12H22CUO14) |
98.0%-102.0% |
99.5% |
Reducing Substances |
Max. 1.0% |
0.6% |
Chloride |
Max. 0.07% |
<0.07% |
Sulfate |
Max. 0.05% |
<0.05% |
Cadmium(as Cd) |
Max. 5mg/kg |
0.2mg/kg |
Lead(as Pb) |
Max.1mg/kg |
0.36mg/kg |
Arsenic(as As) |
Max. 3mg/kg |
0.61mg/kg |
Microbiological Parameters |
RICHEN |
Typical Value |
Total plate count |
≤1000CFU/g |
<10cfu/g |
Yeasts and Moulds |
≤25CFU/g |
<10CFU/g |
Coliforms |
Max. 40cfu/g |
<10cfu/g |