Iduronic acid

• L- iduronic acid
• IdoA
• L- iduronate

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Iduronic acid (specifically, L-iduronic acid ) is a chemical compound selected from the group of uronic acid, more specifically of the uronic acid idose.

Properties

Iduronic acid is a component of glycosaminoglycans, for example, the B and Chondroitinsulfates of heparin. It is a stereoisomer of glucuronic acid and is formed by epimerization of D -glucuronic acid at the carboxy group.