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Contact SupplierSynonyms: Gluconolactone or D-Gluconolactone or Glucono delta-lactone
CAS Number: 90-80-2, Molecular Weight: 178.14, Chemical Formula: C6H10O6, EINECS EC Number: 202-016-5, FEMA: ----,
Glucono delta-lactone, also known as gluconolactone, is a food additive with the E number E575 used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or a curing, pickling, or leavening agent. It is a lactone of d-gluconic acid. Pure Glucono delta-lactone is a white odorless crystalline powder. GDL has been marketed for use in feta cheese. Gluconolactone is composed of multiple water-attracting hydroxyl groups, which hydrate the skin, resulting in enhanced degrees of moisturization.
Gluconolactone USP Grade Specifications
C6H10O6 -- 78.14
D-Gluconic acid -lactone.
Glucono delta-lactone [CAS 90-80-2].
Gluconolactone contains not less than 99.0 percent and not more than 101.0 percent of C6H10O6.