levulinic acid

levulinic acid
/lev"yeuh lin"ik, lev'-/, Chem.
a white or colorless, water-soluble solid, C5H8O3, produced by the hydrolysis of cane sugar, starch, or cellulose; used chiefly in the organic synthesis of nylon, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
[LEVUL(OSE) + -IN2 + -IC]

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