tetrolicacid

heating chlor alpha cotonecrea Chem.: C4H4O2. A monobasic acid prepared by pota ic hydrate on the water-bath, decomposing the pota ium salt formed with sulphuric acid, and extracting with ether. It crystallizes in rhombic tables, soluble in alcohol and ether, melts at 76'5", and boils at 203°.