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D-(+)-Glucono-1,5-lactone, 99%
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250 g
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2500 g
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
Applications
Glucono delta-lactone (GDL) is a kind of excellent multifunctional food additive. It is mainly used as protein coagulant, acidifier, pickling, or leavening agent. expander, preservative, seasonings, sequestrant, chelating agent, color-preserver, etc. it is widely applied to food, daily chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics. Plastic and resinous modification, electrode position and polish, metal-surface cleaning and organic synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water 500 g/L (20°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep awy from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Glucono delta-lactone (GDL) is a kind of excellent multifunctional food additive. It is mainly used as protein coagulant, acidifier, pickling, or leavening agent. expander, preservative, seasonings, sequestrant, chelating agent, color-preserver, etc. it is widely applied to food, daily chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics. Plastic and resinous modification, electrode position and polish, metal-surface cleaning and organic synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water 500 g/L (20°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep awy from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 154°C to 159°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 2500 g |
Beilstein | 83286 |
Merck Index | 14,4457 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water 500g/L (20°C). |
Optical Rotation | +65° (c=4 in Water) |
IUPAC Name | 3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-one |
Formula Weight | 178.14 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | D-(+)-Glucono-1,5-lactone |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 202-016-5 |
RTECSNumber | LZ5184000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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