Magnesium(II) Gluconate is the magnesium salt of gluconic acid, a sugar acid obtained through the oxidation of glucose. The compound holds an important position in the laboratory as a source of magnesium ions in an organic form that is easy to handle and readily dissolved in aqueous media. On the bench, this material is commonly used to prepare magnesium stock solutions, to support enzymatic assays that require the Mg²⁺ cofactor, and to serve as a reference material in nutrition research, glycoscience, and the development of mineral supplement formulations built around the gluconate group.
The characteristics that make Magnesium(II) Gluconate a preferred choice lie in the combination of the metal ion and its organic carrier. The gluconate group is a mild polyhydroxy ligand, so the magnesium ion can be carried in a stable form while remaining easy to release in an aqueous environment. Its physical form is a powdered solid that is practical to weigh out, does not demand the special handling required by strongly hygroscopic metal salts, and is relatively neutral in chemical character, so it rarely disturbs biological test systems or buffer systems that are sensitive to strong anions.
In Indonesian laboratories, this material is widely used across academic, institutional, and industrial research settings where a dependable organic magnesium source is needed. It supports routine preparation of assay buffers and stock solutions in biochemistry and glycoscience work, and it is equally suited to nutrition studies and formulation development programmes. Because it is a straightforward powder to store and dispense, it fits well into shared laboratory workflows where several analysts draw from the same container over an extended period.
- Preparation of magnesium stock solutions: the compound dissolves readily in aqueous media, allowing analysts to prepare accurate Mg²⁺ stock concentrations without the dissolution difficulties associated with less soluble magnesium salts.
- Enzymatic assays requiring a Mg²⁺ cofactor: many enzymes depend on magnesium for activity, and the gluconate carrier releases the ion in aqueous systems while contributing no strongly interfering anion to the reaction mixture.
- Nutrition research: as an organic magnesium salt built on a sugar acid backbone, it serves as a practical reference material in studies examining magnesium sources and their behaviour in laboratory test systems.
- Glycoscience investigations: the gluconate group places this salt within the sugar acid family, making it relevant to research programmes that study polyhydroxy ligands and their interactions with metal ions.
- Mineral supplement formulation development: laboratories developing supplement formulas based on the gluconate group use this material as a bench-scale ingredient for trial formulations and comparative preparation work.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 3632-91-5 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Chemical Biology > Glycoscience |
| Pack sizes | available in standard laboratory pack sizes — please contact AMI Scientific for currently available options |
| Physical form | solid powder, practical to weigh and dispense |
| Storage | store in a closed container under standard laboratory conditions |
- Product code: G0276
Store Magnesium(II) Gluconate in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and sources of moisture. The original manufacturer container is suitable for ongoing storage; if the material is transferred, use a clean, dry, well-sealed chemical storage bottle that is clearly labelled with the product name and CAS number. Although this salt does not require the special handling demanded by strongly hygroscopic metal salts, good practice still applies: weigh the powder in a well-ventilated area, close the container promptly after dispensing to limit moisture uptake, and use clean, dry spatulas to avoid cross-contamination of the bulk material. Standard personal protective equipment — laboratory coat, safety glasses, and gloves — should be worn during weighing and solution preparation. Consult the manufacturer's safety data sheet before first use.
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