itaconic Meaning, Definition & Usage

It`a*con"ic adjective

Etymology

From aconitic, by transposition of the letters.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C5H6O4, which is obtained as a white crystalline substance by decomposing aconitic and other organic acids. ITaconic acid: also, methylenesuccynic acid, propylene dicarboxylic acid CH2=C(COOH)CH2.COOH