Saccharic acid, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H10O8. It is derived by oxidizing a sugar such as glucose with nitric acid.[1][2]

The salts of saccharic acid are called saccharates or glucarates.

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  1. ^ "Medical Definition of SACCHARIC ACID". Webster's Medical Dictionary. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. ^ "Saccharic acid". National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemistry Webbook. U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2023-03-16.