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Mucic Acid

Description:

Mucic acid is a crystalline organic compound, commonly found in urine and some fruits. It is a component of sugar alcohols and is widely used in various industries including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture.

Senses and Usages:

1. Chemistry: In chemistry, mucic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₆H₁₀O₈. It forms white crystals and is used as a reagent in the identification of carbohydrates.
2. Medical: Mucic acid can be found in the urine of individuals with certain metabolic disorders. Medical professionals may analyze the presence of mucic acid as part of diagnostic tests.

Sample Sentences:

1. The lab technician performed a mucic acid test to determine the carbohydrate composition of the unknown substance.
2. The diagnosis of the rare disorder was confirmed after traces of mucic acid were found in the patient's urine sample.

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