levoglucosan

noun

le·​vo·​glucosan

¦lē(ˌ)vō+

: a levorotatory crystalline anhydride C₆H₁₀O₅ of glucose that is best prepared by treating the beta form of phenyl glucoside with alkali, and that regenerates glucose on heating with water; 1,6-anhydro-β-d -glucose compare glucosan

Word History

Etymology

lev- + glucosan

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