At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Compound
Primary Role
pH Adjustment · Chelation / Sequestration
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Used as a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) active in facial toners, exfoliating serums and anti-aging creams, where it delivers gentle keratolytic exfoliation with less irritation than alpha-hydroxy acids while also humectant-conditioning the skin.
- ▸ Functions as a slow-release acidulant and chemical leavening acid in baked goods, where it hydrolyzes in water to gluconic acid to react with sodium bicarbonate for controlled CO2 generation.
- ▸ Serves as the coagulant for silken and soft tofu production, gradually lowering pH to set soy protein gels with a smooth texture.
- ▸ Acts as a sequestrant and pH-control agent in dairy, meat and beverage formulations to bind metal ions, prevent discoloration and stabilize flavor.
- ▸ Provides chelation and mild acidity in HI&I cleaning concentrates and personal-care formulations to soften water, control scale and buffer pH.
Physical Properties
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Melting Point
151-155 C (decomposes)
Water Solubility
590 mg/mL at 25 C (freely soluble)
Ethanol Solubility
Sparingly soluble (1 g / 100 g)
EC Number
202-016-5
Food Additive Code
E-575 / INS 575
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
90-80-2
Molecular Formula
C6H10O6
Molecular Weight
178.14 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-one
PubChem CID
InChI Key
PHOQVHQSTUBQQK-SQOUGZDYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 202-016-5
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Related Products
Disclaimer. Information on this page — including properties, identifiers, hazard, transport (DOT/UN) and tariff (HS) classifications, and applications — is provided for general reference and is compiled from authoritative public sources (e.g. PubChem/ECHA, 49 CFR 172.101, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule). Values are typical and are not a guaranteed specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot purchased governs. Products are sold for industrial and professional use only. Nothing here is a medical, health, or efficacy claim or advice. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, storage, transport or disposal, and confirm regulatory status, classification and suitability for your application and jurisdiction. Hazard, transport and tariff classifications must be verified for your specific shipment. RawSource makes no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no liability for use of this information. Trademarks. Third-party trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners; any reference is nominative — used only to identify a comparable product — and does not imply affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement by the trademark owner.