active pharmaceutical ingredient

Potassium gluconate, a white crystalline powder, is a salt derived from gluconic acid and potassium. It exhibits a slightly bitter taste and is odorless. Its hygroscopic nature, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the air, can lead to caking or clumping if not stored properly. Due to its high solubility in water, potassium gluconate is often used as a potassium supplement in pharmaceutical formulations.

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API stands for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, the core substance in medicines (pills, syrups, injections) that produces the desired therapeutic effect, like pain relief or fighting infection. APIs are the active components, distinct from inactive excipients (carriers), and their production involves complex chemical synthesis or fermentation, requiring strict quality control (cGMP) for safety, purity, and efficacy, making it a vital, highly regulated sector of the global pharmaceutical market.

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