D-glycero-D-gulo-Heptonic acid
Synonyms
alpha-Glucoheptonic acid;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 87-74-1
EINECS: 201-769-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C7H14O8
Molecular Weight: 226.18
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white to pale yellow powder.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, anticorrosive, dispersing, emulsifying abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as chelating agent.
Use as cleansing agent.
2, Industrial cleaning agents
Cleansing agent, auxiliary cleansing agent in industrial cleaning.
Manufacturers
Update: 20140330(1); 20190225(2);