alloxantin Chem.
(æləkˈsæntɪn)
An organic compound, C8H4N4O7, crystallizing in small, 4-sided, oblique rhombic prisms; consisting of two molecules of alloxan minus 1 atom of oxygen, OC.2(NH) = 2 (OC).COC.2(OC) = 2(NH).CO.
| 1853 Thudichum Urine 81 On dissolving uric acid in dilute nitric acid, alloxantine is obtained. 1873 Williamson Chem. §319 An aqueous solution of alloxan decomposes on boiling into alloxantin. |