D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

• CAT Number: R041226
• CAS Number: 90-80-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O6
• Molecular Weight: 178.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Gluconic Acid Lactone (6CI); D- Gluconic Acid Lactone (7CI); D-Gluconic Acid, δ-Lactone,(8CI); 1,5-Gluconolactone; D-(+)-Gluconic Acid δ-Lactone; D-(+)-Glucono-1,5-lactone; D-(+)-Glucono-δ-lactone; D-Gluconic Acid 1,5-Lactone; D-Gluconic Acid Lactone
• Target: NF-κB
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9)5(10)6(11)12-2/h2-5,7-10H,1H2/t2-,3-,4+,5-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: PHOQVHQSTUBQQK-SQOUGZDYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C1C(C(C(C(=O)O1)O)O)O)O

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone, also known as gluconolactone, is a compound used primarily as a food additive and acidulant. It is a white, odorless crystalline powder with a slightly sweet taste. In food, it serves as a sequestrant, buffer, and leavening agent. Gluconolactone is also used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for its ability to act as a humectant and antioxidant.