aldonic acid

English

Noun

aldonic acid (plural aldonic acids)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of polyhydroxy carboxylic acids derived from an aldose by oxidation of the aldehyde functional group.

Related terms

• aldotrionic acid
• aldotetronic acid
• aldopentonic acid
• aldohexonic acid
• aldoheptonic acid

Translations

any of a class of polyhydroxy carboxylic acids

• Portuguese: ácido aldônico m (Brazil)
• Spanish: ácido aldónico m

See also

• gluconic acid