Glucuronic acid

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Description

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid found in plant gums, such as Gum arabic.

Other Properties

Soluble in water and alcohol

Composition COOH(CH2O)4CHO
CAS 6556-12-1
Melting Point 165

Authority

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

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