Alloxan

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Alloxan \Al*lox"an\, n. [Allantoin + oxalic, as containing the
     elements of allantion and oxalic acid.] (Chem.)
     An oxidation product of uric acid. It is of a pale reddish
     color, readily soluble in water or alcohol.
     [1913 Webster]