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ranelic acid

n. (context organic chemistry English) An organic acid capable of chelate metal cations.

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Ranelic acid

Ranelic acid is an organic acid capable of chelating metal cations.

It forms the ranelate ion, CHNOS. Strontium ranelate, the strontium salt of ranelic acid, is a drug used to treat osteoporosis and increase bone mineral density (BMD).