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Descriptor English:

Hexuronic Acids

Descriptor Spanish:

Ácidos Hexurónicos

Descriptor Portuguese:

Ácidos Hexurônicos

Synonyms English:

Acids, Hexouronic
Acids, Hexuronic
Hexouronic Acids

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Definition English:

Term used to designate tetrahydroxy aldehydic acids obtained by oxidation of hexose sugars, i.e. glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, etc. Historically, the name hexuronic acid was originally given to ascorbic acid.

History Note English:

91(75); was see under URONIC ACIDS 1975-90

Allowable Qualifiers English:

Record Number:

6762

Unique Identifier:

D006603

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