oxalocrotonic acid

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What does oxalocrotonic acid mean?

Any of several oxalo- derivatives of crotonic acid, but especially 4-oxalocrotonic acid, COOH-CO-CH₂-CH=CH-COOH, which has a biochemical function.

Where does oxalocrotonic acid come from?

From oxalo- + crotonic acid.

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