Glucuronic acid is a needle-shaped crystal derived from gum acacia.
Keyword:
gum acacia
Keyword:
uronic acid
Keyword:
mutarotation
IUPAC name:
Glucosiduronic acid, D-(+)-Glucuronic acid
Layman's explanation:
Glucuronic acid is a substance derived from uronic acid, and is found in both plants and animals, usually in combination with phenols or alcohols. It is primarily used in detoxifying drugs and toxins to ensure easy elimination from the body. This substance is soluble in water and alcohol and has a melting point of 165 degrees Celsius. It exhibits mutarotation in the crystal form or its specific rotation of light changes depending on the way the crystals were prepared.
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