mucic acid

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mucic acid [′myü·sik ′as·əd]

(organic chemistry)

HOOC(CHOH)₄COOH A white, crystalline powder with a melting point of 210°C; soluble in water; used as a metal ion sequestrant and to retard concrete hardening. Also known as glactaric acid; saccharolactic acid; tetrahydroxyadipic acid.

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