- levoglucosenone
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A bridged, unsaturated heterocyclic ketone, 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-4-one formed from levoglucosan by further loss of two molecules of water
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levoglucosan — noun A bridged, polyhydroxy heterocycle, 6,8 dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane 2,3,4 triol or 1,6 anhydro beta D glucose, formed by controlled pyrolysis of various carbohydrates See Also: levoglucosenone … Wiktionary
