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Glucono delta-lactone
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Glucono delta-lactone |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | GDL;Glucono delta-lactone;D-Glucono-1,5-lactone |
| Chinese name | 葡萄糖酸-δ-内酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | GDL;葡萄糖酸内酯;葡萄糖酸-δ-内酯 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 90-80-2 |
| EINECS No. | 202-016-5 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O6 |
| Molecular weight | 178.14 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, hydrolyzes to gluconic acid
Application scenarios
Food acidulant (tofu coagulant, baking), pharmaceutical excipient, metal cleaning