Glucic acid
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Preferred IUPAC name Hydroxypropanedial | |
Other names Hydroxymalonaldehyde 2-Hydroxypropanedial Reductone Tartronaldehyde 2-Hydroxymalonaldehyde 2-Hydroxymalondialdehyde Glucose-reductone Tartronal Tartronic aldehyde Triose reductone | |
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Properties | |
C3H4O3 | |
Molar mass | 88.062 g·mol−1 |
Density | 1.38 g/mL |
Melting point | 149 °C (300 °F; 422 K) (decomposes)[1] |
Boiling point | 274 °C (525 °F; 547 K) |
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Related alkenals | 4-Hydroxynonenal |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Glucic acid is an acid produced by the action of acids on cane-sugar or of alkalis on glucose.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Holker, J. R. (1955). "Oxidation of Some Enediols with Selenium Dioxide". J. Chem. Soc.: 579–580. doi:10.1039/JR9550000574.