| Description | D-(+)-Glucono-1,5-lactone (Gluconolactone) is a naturally-occurring food additive used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or a curing, pickling, or leavening agent. It is a cyclic ester of D-gluconic acid. Pure gluconolactone is a white odorless crystalline powder. |
| Synonyms | Gluconic acid lactone, Delta-Gluconolactone, Gluconolactone, 葡萄糖酸内酯 |
| molecular weight | 178.14 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O6 |
| CAS | 90-80-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (280.68 mM) |
| References | 1. Pocker Y, Green E. J Am Chem Soc. 1973 Jan 10;95(1):113-9. |