HOOCCHOHCHOHCHOHCHOHCOOH

HOOCCHOHCHOHCHOHCHOHCOOH is the chemical formula for glucaric acid. Also known as saccharic acid, it is a sugar acid that is produced from glucose by oxidation. Glucaric acid is a six-carbon dicarboxylic acid. In its pure form, it is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. Glucaric acid is a relatively strong acid. Its salts, known as glucarates, have various applications. For example, calcium glucarate is used as a dietary supplement, often promoted for its supposed role in detoxification. Glucaric acid is a naturally occurring compound in the human body and is also found in some fruits and vegetables. Its biological significance is related to pathways involved in carbohydrate metabolism and detoxification. Research has explored its potential uses in various industries, including as a precursor for biodegradable polymers and as a corrosion inhibitor.