L-Gluconic acid

Ref. 3D-FG171134

Product Information

• Name: L-Gluconic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: L-Gluconic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H12O6. It is a colourless solid that is soluble in water and has a sour taste. L-Gluconic acid can be produced by the oxidation of glucose and other sugars or by hydrolysis of starch or cellulose. L-Gluconic acid is an intermediate in glycolysis, and it is a reactant in several biochemical processes, such as the citric acid cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, and non-oxidative pentose phosphate pathway. It can also be used as a precursor to polymers such as polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and polycaprolactone. L-Gluconic acid has oxidizing properties due to its carboxylate group which can react with amines to form stable complexes. This property makes L-gluconic acid useful for analytical purposes because it can be used for

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 196.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%