Glucaric acid

Glucaric acid

Also known as saccharic acid

Glucaric acid is a naturally occurring compound found in various fruits and vegetables. Glucaric acid is a potential green building block chemical derived from the selective oxidation of glucose with applications in various industries such as food paper and cancer prevention.

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Usage unit
Kg
Quantity per unit
235
Part no. RXSOL-98-6606-050

Description

Glucaric acid is a naturally occurring compound found in various fruits and vegetables. Glucaric acid is a potential green building block chemical derived from the selective oxidation of glucose with applications in various industries such as food paper and cancer prevention.

Application

Key Characteristics & UsesStructure: It is an aldaric acid derived from the oxidation of glucose. 
Detergents: Its sodium salt is widely used in dishwasher detergents as an eco-friendly chelating agent to replace phosphates. 
Industrial Applications: It acts as a corrosion inhibitor, a metal sequestering agent, and a bio-derived precursor for polymers like Nylon 6,6. 

Procedure

Glucaric acid (also known as saccharic acid) is a sugar acid with the chemical formula C₆H₁₀O₈ that naturally occurs in small amounts in various fruits and vegetables. 
Health & Supplements: Calcium and potassium glucarate salts are used in dietary supplements to support liver detoxification and block beta-glucuronidase

Other names

Saccharic Acid

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