| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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| potassium (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate | |
| Clinical data | |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Consumer Drug Information |
| MedlinePlus | a601072 |
| Pregnancy cat. | ? |
| Legal status | ? |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 299-27-4 |
| ATC code | A12BA05 |
| PubChem | CID 9288 |
| ChemSpider | 8931 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C6H11KO7 |
| Mol. mass | 234.246 g/mol |
| SMILES | eMolecules & PubChem |
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Potassium gluconate is a mineral supplement and sequestrant. Potassium gluconate is a loosely bound salt of potassium and gluconic acid. Potassium is essential to life. It is involved with sodium in maintaining the body's acid-base balance and promoting physiological and metabolic processes. It also works with sodium for the maintenance of the nervous system and is a natural diuretic. It is one of the most frequently prescribed minerals in the United States. Potassium is one of the primary electrolytes in the human body, carrying tiny positive electrical charges through the blood and cells. Potassium plays an important part in maintaining blood pressure, regulating the body's pH, balancing water content, regulating the heart beat and aiding nerve cell impulses. It also contributes to the conversion of food to energy and the growth of muscle cells. It is used successfully in treating cases of restless leg syndrome, in combination with magnesium oxide.
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