Gluconolactone
SIAL/G2164 - 99.0-101.0%, meets USP testing specifications
Synonym: D-(+)-Gluconic acid δ-lactone; δ-Gluconolactone; 1,2,3,4,5-
CAS Number: 90-80-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H10O6
Molecular Weight: 178.14
EC Number: 202-016-5
MDL Number: MFCD00006647
Linear Formula: C6H10O6
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets USP testing specifications |
| USP/NF | |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| assay | 99.0-101.0% |
| biological source | corn |
| color | white |
| form | crystalline |
| InChI | 1S/C6H10O6/c7-1-2-3(8)4(9 |
| InChI key | PHOQVHQSTUBQQK-SQOUGZDYSA |
| mp | 160 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC[C@H]1OC(=O)[C@H](O)[C@ |
| solubility | water: soluble |
| Application: | Gluconolactone has been used: • to control the acidification kinetics of natural rubber latex (NRL) suspensions • to study its effects on inhibition and disintegration of collagen fibrils • to prepare alginate hydrogel |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Glucono-d-lactone increased the doubling time and activated enzymes involved in the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. |
| General description: | Gluconolactone is a non-toxic component of the skin. It has anti-oxidant and free radical scavenging effects. Gluconolactone has antiaging and skin-firming properties. It acts as a β-glucosidase inhibitor. Gluconolactone stimulates cellulase gene expression. |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Monosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.0-101.0% |
| mp | 160 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

