Gluconic Acid Lactone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Gluconic Acid Lactone 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 | Gluconic Acid Lactone |
| 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 |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Gluconic Acid Lactone 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.
Gluconic Acid Lactone is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Bladder calculus, Catheter site calcification, Medical device site calcification
