D-(+)-Gluconic acid -lactone PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  1,5-Gluconolactone
Linear Formula:  C6H10O6
Molecular Weight:  178.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 90-80-2

Properties

Water Solubility 500 g/L (20 ºC)
Assay Purity >=99 %
B pt. 230.35°C
M pt. 160 °C
Density 1.610 g/cm³
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29322090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
GDL is widely used in the food industry as a slow-release acidulant coagulant (especially in tofu production) and leavening agent.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to gradually lower pH in food pharmaceutical and industrial formulations improving texture stability and product quality.

General Description
Gluconic Acid -Lactone (GDL) is a naturally occurring cyclic ester of gluconic acid that slowly hydrolyzes in water to release gluconic acid.