Synonyms: D-(+)-Gluconic acid δ-lactone; δ-Gluconolactone; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxycaproic acid δ-lactone; D-(+)-Dextronic acid δ-lactone
Formula: C6H10O6
Formula Weight: 178.14
CAS No.: 90-80-2
Biochem/physiol Actions: Glucono-d-lactone increased the doubling time and activated enzymes involved in the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. 1