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Saccharone

Sac′cha-rone

,
Noun.
[
Sacchar
in + lact
one
.]
(Chem.)
(a)
A white crystalline substance,
C6H8O6
, obtained by the oxidation of saccharin, and regarded as the lactone of saccharonic acid.
(b)
An oily liquid,
C6H10O2
, obtained by the reduction of saccharin.

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saccharone

saccharone

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saccharone (plural not attested)

  1. (organic chemistry) the lactone of saccharonic acid