D-Glucuronolactone
CAS 32449-92-6
EC 251-053-3
Formula C6H8O6
MW 176.12 g/mol
Organic Acids Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & HealthcareFood & Nutrition Antioxidant & StabilizerHumectant & MoisturizingSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
D-Glucuronolactone (CAS 32449-92-6), also known under the trade names Glucoxy, Glucurone, and Glucurolactone, is a naturally occurring lactone derived from glucose metabolism. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under organic acids with the molecular formula C6H8O6.
In personal care formulations, D-Glucuronolactone functions as a humectant by binding water molecules within the skin matrix, and as an antioxidant by scavenging free radicals to protect formulation integrity. In pharmaceutical and functional food applications, it supports detoxification pathways and acts as a stabilising agent in tablet and beverage matrices.
D-Glucuronolactone is supplied as a white crystalline powder meeting cosmetic and food-grade specifications. It is compliant with REACH regulations and is available in standard laboratory and bulk industrial packaging. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. or FCC monographs depending on the intended application. HS code: 29322980.
In personal care formulations, D-Glucuronolactone functions as a humectant by binding water molecules within the skin matrix, and as an antioxidant by scavenging free radicals to protect formulation integrity. In pharmaceutical and functional food applications, it supports detoxification pathways and acts as a stabilising agent in tablet and beverage matrices.
D-Glucuronolactone is supplied as a white crystalline powder meeting cosmetic and food-grade specifications. It is compliant with REACH regulations and is available in standard laboratory and bulk industrial packaging. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against Ph.Eur. or FCC monographs depending on the intended application. HS code: 29322980.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 177.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 227.71°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.75 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C |
| Appearance | white crystals or crystalline powder |
| Color | White |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. very mild mentholic |
| Form | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
| Refractive Index | 18.5 ° (C=5, H2O) |
| Log P | -3.457 (est) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H302
P
P264P270P330P501P301+P317
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29322980 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
GlucoxyGlucuroneD-GlucuroneGlucurolactoneGlucuronolactoneD-Glucurono-γ-lactoneD-GLUCURANO-3,6-LACTONED-Glucurono-6,3-lactone
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