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