levoglucosan

levoglucosan
\\|lē(ˌ)vō+\ noun
Etymology: lev- + glucosan
: 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; glucose illustration

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