Meaning of aconitic acid | Babel Free

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An organic acid involved in the isomerization of citrate to isocitrate in the citric acid cycle.

uncountable

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“Two isomeric acids are formed by the distillation of malic acid, which are likewise isomeric with aconitic acid obtained by fusing citric acid, and of which one has been proved to be identical with the acid which occurs in Fumaria officinalis.”

“When citric acid is heated to 175°, it loses a molecule of water, and gives aconitic acid, an acid which is also found in aconite.”

“The plant is reported to contain achilleic acid (identical to aconitic acid), alkanes, alkaloids (achilleine betonicine stachydrine), apigenin (an antispasmodic agent), biso-thujone, betaine […]”

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