mesoxalic acid

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What does mesoxalic acid mean?

A dicarboxylic acid, C₃H₂O₆ that is an intermediate in the oxidation of malonic acid to oxalic acid.

Where does mesoxalic acid come from?

From mes- + oxalic + acid.

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