Zinc gluconate powder Raw Materials CAS 4468-02-4

Product name:Zinc gluconate powder

CAS:4468-02-4

MF:C12H22O14Zn

MW:455.68

EINECS:224-736-9

Specification:99% min Zinc gluconate powder

Sample:Zinc gluconate powder Avaliable

Appearance:white powder

Storage: Cool Dry Place

Brand:Global ASAP Nutrition Factory

Shelf Life: 2 Years

Test Method: HPLC

Uses and synthesis of Zinc gluconate powder

Zinc gluconate powder is a zinc salt of gluconic acid that is considered to be an antiviral ingredient or cosmetic fungicide and is most commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products to treat acne. Zinc gluconate is a zinc supplement, mainly used in infants and pregnant women due to zinc deficiency caused by growth retardation, malnutrition, anorexia, recurrent mouth ulcer, skin acne and other diseases. Zinc gluconate dissociates into zinc ions and gluconic acid in the body, providing the body with the extremely important trace element zinc. Zinc gluconate powder is mainly used for the treatment of growth retardation, malnutrition, anorexia, tinea pica, oral ulcers, and wound healing difficulties caused by zinc deficiency in children

How to use zinc gluconate correctly？

Choose the right dosage form and dose: Zinc gluconate is available in tablets, capsules, oral liquid, chewable tablets, granules, lozenges and other dosage forms. Choose the right dosage form according to your needs and preferences. Read the product instructions carefully to understand the recommended dose. The recommended dietary zinc intake for Chinese residents is 15 mg per day for adult males and 11.5 mg per day for females, and the demand for children and adolescents is slightly lower. The zinc content in zinc gluconate is about 13-14%. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the dosage based on the content of elemental zinc in the product. When taking it for the first time, it is recommended to start with a small dose and gradually increase the dose to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort. When treating zinc deficiency, the dosage should be followed by the doctor's advice. When used to relieve cold symptoms, it can be taken according to the cold medicine instructions or the dosage recommended by the doctor/pharmacist.

Take after meals: Zinc gluconate is best taken after meals to reduce irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Ingredients in food may affect the absorption of zinc, but taking it after meals is mainly to reduce stomach discomfort. For people with sensitive gastrointestinal tracts, it is recommended to take it after meals, or choose a sustained-release dosage form or enteric-coated dosage form.

Avoid taking it with calcium and iron supplements: Calcium, iron, foods containing phytic acid or tannic acid (such as strong tea, coffee, whole grains, beans) may affect the absorption of zinc and should be avoided from being taken with zinc gluconate. If you need to take them at the same time, you should take them at least 2-3 hours apart. Vitamin C may promote the absorption of zinc and can be taken with foods rich in vitamin C or vitamin C supplements.

What are the health benefits of zinc gluconate?

Effective zinc supplementation and prevention of zinc deficiency: The zinc ions in zinc gluconate are easily absorbed and utilized by the human body and participate in various physiological processes in the body, thereby effectively supplementing zinc elements and preventing and treating zinc deficiency.

Enhance immune function and improve resistance: Zinc is a trace element necessary for the normal function of the immune system and is involved in the proliferation, differentiation and function of immune cells. Adequate zinc intake helps to enhance immune function, improve the body's resistance and prevent infectious diseases. Zinc gluconate zinc supplementation can enhance immune function, especially for people with low immunity (such as the elderly, children, and malnourished people).

Promote wound healing: Zinc participates in protein synthesis, cell proliferation and collagen formation, and has a promoting effect on wound healing. Local or systemic application of zinc gluconate can accelerate the repair and healing of tissues such as wounds, ulcers, and burns.

Shorten the course of colds and alleviate cold symptoms: Studies have shown that zinc may shorten the course of colds and alleviate cold symptoms by inhibiting rhinovirus replication and enhancing immune response. Taking zinc gluconate lozenges may help relieve common cold symptoms and accelerate recovery.

Promote children's growth and development: Zinc is essential for children's growth and development, and is involved in bone growth, height growth, intellectual development, etc. Zinc deficiency in children may lead to growth retardation, loss of appetite, low immunity, intellectual development disorders, etc. Appropriate supplementation of zinc gluconate helps promote the normal growth and development of children.

Maintain taste and olfactory function: Zinc is a trace element necessary for the normal function of taste and olfactory receptors. Zinc deficiency may lead to loss of taste, decreased appetite, abnormal smell, etc. Supplementation of zinc gluconate helps improve taste and olfactory function.

Antioxidant effect: Zinc is an important component of superoxide dismutase (SOD), an important antioxidant enzyme that can help remove free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress damage. Zinc gluconate can be used as a source of zinc to enhance the body's antioxidant capacity and delay aging.

Preparation method of Zinc gluconate powder.

Zinc oxide method: This is the most commonly used method in industry. Zinc oxide (ZnO) reacts with aqueous gluconic acid solution. The reaction equation is as follows:

ZnO + 2C₆H₁₂O₇ → Zn(C₆H₁₁O₇)₂ + H₂O

Zinc oxide reacts with gluconic acid to produce zinc gluconate and water. The reaction usually needs to be carried out under heating conditions, and stirring may be required to promote the reaction. The reaction solution is filtered, concentrated, crystallized, washed, dried, etc. to obtain the finished zinc gluconate.

Zinc carbonate method: Zinc carbonate (ZnCO₃) can also be used as a zinc source to react with aqueous gluconic acid solution. The reaction equation is as follows:

ZnCO₃ + 2C₆H₁₂O₇ → Zn(C₆H₁₁O₇)₂ + H₂O + CO₂↑

Zinc carbonate reacts with gluconic acid to produce zinc gluconate, water and carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide escapes as a gas, and the subsequent treatment steps are similar to the zinc oxide method.

Double decomposition method: Soluble zinc salts (such as zinc sulfate, zinc chloride) are double-decomposed with gluconates (such as sodium gluconate, calcium gluconate) to produce zinc gluconate precipitates, which are then separated, washed and dried. For example, zinc sulfate reacts with calcium gluconate:

ZnSO₄ + Ca(C₆H₁₁O₇)₂ → Zn(C₆H₁₁O₇)₂ + CaSO₄