Zinc glucoheptonate

Zinc glucoheptonate (CAS 12565-63-8) is a zinc salt of glucoheptonic acid used as a bioavailable zinc source in nutritional and agricultural applications. Also known as zinc alpha-glucoheptonate.

Where is Zinc glucoheptonate used?

• Food and dietary supplements: zinc fortification agent in functional foods, beverages and mineral premixes
• Pharmaceuticals: oral zinc supplements and effervescent tablets
• Agriculture: bioavailable zinc for crop nutrition programs
• Animal feed: livestock feed blends targeting mineral deficiency correction
• Personal care: skincare and haircare products
• Its chelated structure improves zinc uptake compared to inorganic zinc salts.

Good to know: Its chelated structure improves zinc uptake compared to inorganic zinc salts. Zinc alpha-glucoheptonate is a recognized alternative name buyers may encounter in technical specifications and regulatory filings during procurement.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk supply standard; smaller quantities for formulation development and pilot-scale testing