| Identification | ||
| Name | delta-Gluconolactone | |
| Synonyms | 1,5-Gluconolactone; D-Glucono-1,5-lactone; D-Aldonolactone; D-Glucono-delta-lactone; Gluconic acid lactone; Gluconic lactone; Glucono delta-lactone | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C6H10O6 | |
| Molecular Weight | 178.14 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 90-80-2 | |
| EINECS | 202-016-5 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 0.6 | |
| Melting point | 151-155 ºC | |
| alpha | 65 º (c=1,H2O) | |
| Water solubility | 500 g/L (20 ºC) | |