Gluconolactone

English Name: gluconolactone

CAS No.: 90-80-2

Molecular formula: C6H10O6

Molecular weight: 178.14

EINECS No.: 202-016-5

Chemical properties: white crystal or crystalline powder, odorless, sweet before bitter, sour. Melting point 150 ~ 152 ℃ (decomposition). Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether.

Uses: widely used as sour agent, starter, protein coagulant, pH reducing agent, tone retention agent, food preservative, etc. The lactone tofu made of lactone has delicate texture, no peculiar smell, no protein loss and anti-corrosion. It can also be used in cosmetics, textiles, papermaking, medicine, etc.

Properties

Gluconolactone is a naturally occurring polyhydroxy acid (PHA) with metal chelating, moisturizing and antioxidant activity. Gluconolactone can be produced by enzymatic oxidation of D-glucose oxidation. Its ability in free radicals scavenging accounts for its antioxidant property. It is used in cosmetic product and as a coagulant in tofu processing. 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. Gluconolactone is a Calculi Dissolution Agent. The mechanism of action of gluconolactone is as an Irrigation.

CAS No.

90-80-2

Formula

C6H10O6

Molecular Mass

178.14

Exact Mass

178.04800

PSA

107.22000

Logp

-3.01320