Sodium gluconate, with the chemical formula C₆H₁₁NaO₇ and CAS number 527-07-1, is an organosodium salt compound produced by the oxidation of glucose.
It appears as a white crystalline powder or granules, readily soluble in water, and possesses excellent chelating, corrosion-inhibiting, dispersing, and stabilizing properties. It is non-toxic, readily biodegradable, and belongs to the category of green and environmentally friendly chemical additives.