heptulose

noun

hep·​tu·​lose

ˈheptəˌlōs,

-pchə- also -ōz

plural -s

: a ketose C₇H₁₄O₇ containing seven carbons in the molecule

especially : the isomer having the carbonyl group in the beta or 2-position

d-manno-heptulose is found in avocados

Word History

Etymology

hepta- + -ulose

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