citramalic acid

noun

An organic acid, C₆H₈O₅ that is synthesized from malic acid and which is used as a reference compound or as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

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noun
  1. An organic acid, C₆H₈O₅ that is synthesized from malic acid and which is used as a reference compound or as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
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