5-Gluconolactone

5-Gluconolactone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

5-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.

Trade Name 5-Gluconolactone
Generic Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone Other Names 1,5-D-gluconolactone, 1,5-Gluconolactone, delta-gluconolactone, Gluconic acid lactone, Glucono delta-lactone, Glucono-delta-lactone, Gluconolactone
Type
Formula C6H10O6
Weight Average: 178.14
Monoisotopic: 178.047738052
Groups Approved, Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
5-Gluconolactone
5-Gluconolactone

Uses

5-Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid used in the dissolution of calculi and used as an additive in various drug products to maintain consistency and other characteristics.

5-Gluconolactone is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Bladder calculus, Catheter site calcification, Medical device site calcification

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

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