D-saccharic Acid

Name:
D-saccharic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid; tetrahydroxyadipic acid
M Formula:	COOH(CH2O)4COOH
Properties:
White needles or syrup. Mp 125–126C with decomposition. Very soluble in water, alcohol, or ether; deliquescent. Combustible.
Derivation:
Oxidation of cane sugar, glucose, starch by nitric acid.