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Glucono Delta Lactone(GDL)

Identification:

Chemical Name: Glucono-δ-lactone

Synonyms: Delta-Gluconolactone

CAS No.: 90-80-2

Molecular Formula: C6H10O6

E-Code: E575

 

Properties:

GDL, white crystalline powder, almost odorless, freely soluble in water(60g/ml),has a slightly sweet taste, then sour, sparingly soluble in ethyl alcohol(1g/100ml),almost insoluble ether. Upon addition to water readily forms an mixture of the lactone GDL and gluconic acid. PH in 1% solution is 3.5,after 2H,PH is 2.5.

 

Specifications:

Assay(as C6H10O6)

99.0% min.

Sulphate

0.03% max.

Reducing substances

0.5% max.

Heavy metals(as Pb)

20ppm max.

Lead(as Pb)

10ppm max.

Arsenic(as As)

3ppm max.

Calcium(as Ca)

0.03% max.

Chloride(as Cl)

0.02% max.

Particle size

Be adjustable

 

Application:

GDL is a kind of excellent multifunctional food additive. It is mainly used as protein coagulant, acidifier, expander, preservative, seasonings, chelating agent, color-preserver, etc. it is widely applied to food, daily chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics. Plastic and resinous modification, electrodeposition and polish, metal-surface cleaning and organic synthesis, etc.

 

Packing Storage:

25kg/paper bag; Kept in cool and dry place.