Aconitic

Definition of Aconitic

Ac`o`nit´ic

a.	1.	Of or pertaining to aconite.
	2.	(Chem.) Pert. to or designating a crystalline tribasic acid, C6H6O6, obtained from aconite and other plants. It is a carboxyl derivative of itaconic acid. Both the natural forma from plants and the form prepared chemically have the trans-configuration. It is used in the manufacture of itaconic acid (propylene dicarboxylic acid).

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