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ethylene glycolylbis(succinimidyl succinate)
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Definition
: A subclass of IMIDES with the general structure of pyrrolidinedione. They are prepared by the distillation of ammonium succinate. They are sweet-tasting compounds that are used as chemical intermediates and plant growth stimulants.
Other names
Pyrrolidinediones; Butanimides
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ethylene glycolylbis(succinimidyl succinate) [ EGBSS,ethylene glycol bis(succinimidyl succinate),ethylene glycolyl bis(succinimidylsuccinate) ]
70539-42-3 Butanoic acid, 4-
((2,5-
dioxo-
1-
pyrrolidinyl)oxy)-
4-
oxo-
, 1,2-
ethanediyl ester
*Succinimides
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Biochem Biophys Res Commun 87(3):734;1979; J Biol Chem 1981;256(5):2122