Zinc Gluconate

                                   
Chemical Name: Zinc Gluconate

2. Molecular Formula: C12H22ZnO14 Anhydrous   C12H22ZnO14· 2H2O Dihydrate

3. Structural Formula:

4. Molecular Weight: 455.68 Anhydrous    491.71 Dihydrate

5. CAS No.: 4468-02-4 Dihydrate

6. Specification: USP/FCC/BP grade

7. Characters: Occurs as a white or nearly white, granular or crystalline powder and as a mixture of various states of hydration, up to the trihydrate, depending on the method of isolation. It is freely soluble in water and very slightly soluble in alcohol.

8. Application: Nutrient.

a. Critical to the body in small amount;

b. Important in the synthesis of nucleic acid, RNA and DNA;

c. Essential to the normal fuctioning of the reproductive system, particularly to the prostate and sperm production;

d. Used for centuries to speed the healing of woulds both internally and externally;

e. Enhances tasted bud acuity;

f. A component of insulin;

g. Protects liver from damage; h. Helps skin discorders;

i. Critical to protein synthesis; j. Aids digestion absorption and metabolism of vitamins;

k. Improtant in collagen foration and immune system function.

l. Zinc nutrition enhancer: Used in dairy products, baby and child foods, grain products and beverages, salt.

9. Package: Fiber drum or all paper drum or kraft paper bag, 25Kg net each

10. Storage: Stored in well-closed containers in a dry place at room temperature

11. Transportation: Handle with care in order to avoid damaging the package, protect them from sunshine or rain.


	

		

			
Item
			
Specification
		
		

			
USP
			
FCC
			
 
		
		

			
Assay
			
97.0-102.0%
			
97.0-102.0%
			
Zinc content: 12.0%-14.94% (calculated from assay on as is basis)
		
		

			
Identification
			
AB(+)
			
AB
		
		

			
Water
			
11.6% max
			
11.6% max
			
Solubility: freely soluble in boiling water(10g in 100ml)
		
		

			
PH
			
5.5-7.5
			
 
		
		

			
Chloride
			
0.05% max
			
0.05% max
			
Bulk density:

			0.78±0.02g/cm3(Granular)

			0.85±0.02g/cm3(Powder)
		
		

			
Sulfate
			
0.05% max
			
0.05% max
		
		

			
Arsenic
			
3ppm max
			
3ppm max
		
		

			
Lead
			
10ppm max
			
10ppm max
			
 
		
		

			
Cadmium
			
5ppm max
			
5ppm max
			
 
		
		

			
Reducing Substances
			
1.0% max
			
1.0% max
			
 
		
		

			
Organic Volatile Impurites
			
Meet the requirements