Sodium Gluconate
Sodium gluconate is a sodium salt of gluconic acid used primarily as an electrolyte and pH-buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations, dialysate solutions, and as an iron chelator precursor. It provides a readily metabolizable organic anion that can be used as an alkalinizing agent in parenteral solutions, offering gentler alkalinization than bicarbonate. It has also been used in bladder irrigation solutions and investigated for mineral supplementation.
Molecular Weight
218.1400 g/mol
TPSA
141.00 Ų
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Provides an essential mineral element required for numerous enzymatic reactions, structural proteins, and physiological processes. Supplementation addresses deficiency states.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Provides an essential mineral element required for numerous enzymatic reactions, structural proteins, and physiological processes. Supplementation addresses deficiency states.
2D Structure
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SMILES
O=C([O-])[C@H]1O[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O.[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H10O7.Na/c7-1-2(8)4(5(10)11)13-6(12)3(1)9;/h1-4,6-9,12H,(H,10,11);/q;+1/p-1/t1-,2-,3+,4-,6-;/m0./s1
Molecular Formula
C6H11NaO7
HBD / HBA
5 / 7
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
14
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sodium gluconate is a sodium salt of gluconic acid used primarily as an electrolyte and pH-buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations, dialysate solutions, and as an iron chelator precursor. It provides a readily metabolizable organic anion that can be used as an alkalinizing agent in parenteral solutions, offering gentler alkalinization than bicarbonate. It has also been used in bladder irrigation solutions and investigated for mineral supplementation.
Provides an essential mineral element required for numerous enzymatic reactions, structural proteins, and physiological processes. Supplementation addresses deficiency states.
Yes, Sodium Gluconate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2068884. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 23672301. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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