Product name:delta-Gluconolactone
CAS:90-80-2
Molecular Formula:C6H10O6
Formula Weight:178.14
Specification:100g
Description:
Glucono delta-lactone (GDL) E575[citation needed] is a naturally-occurring food additive used as a sequestrant, an acidifier, or a curing, pickling, or leavening agent[citation needed]. It is a lactone (cyclic ester) of D-gluconic acid. Pure GDL is a white odorless crystalline powder.
GDL may also be useful in controlling termites by weakening their immune system. Termites use GNBP-2 to detect and degrade carbohydrates on the surface of microbes. GDL attaches to a crucial pocket on GNBP-2 adjacent to parts of the protein that aid in breaking down microbial polysaccharides.