different between levoglucosenone vs levoglucosan

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levoglucosenone (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A bridged, unsaturated heterocyclic ketone, 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-4-one, formed from levoglucosan by further loss of two molecules of water

levoglucosan (usually uncountable, plural levoglucosans)

(organic chemistry) A bridged, polyhydroxy heterocycle, 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2,3,4-triol or 1,6-anhydro-beta-D-glucose, formed by controlled pyrolysis of various carbohydrates

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