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Mucic acid C6H10O8 or HOOC-(CHOH)4-COOH (also known as galactaric or meso-galactaric acid) is an aldaric acid obtained by nitric acid oxidation of galactose or galactose-containing compounds like lactose dulcite quercite and most varieties of gum.It forms a crystalline powder which melts at 230 °C. It is insoluble in alcohol and nearly insoluble in cold water.
