mimosine

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mimosine [mə′mō‚sēn]

(organic chemistry)

C₈H₁₀N₂O₄A crystalline compound with a melting point of 235-236°C; soluble in dilute acids or bases; used as a depilatory agent. Also known as leucaenine; leucaenol; leucenine; leucenol.

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