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azlactone

noun
az·​lactone | \ az +\
plural -s

Definition of azlactone

: a lactone of an unsaturated nitrogenous hydroxy acid (such as the enol form C6H5C(OH)=NCH2COOH of hippuric acid), some lactones being useful in the synthesis of alpha-amino acids

History and Etymology for azlactone

az- + lactone

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