Ketoadipic acid

Noun

Definitions

1.NounEither of two isomeric keto derivatives of adipic acid, but especially the α- isomer, 2-oxohexanedioic acid, which is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine to glutaric acid

Synonyms

aminoadipic acid ketoadipate ketoadipyl adipate adipic acid aminoadipate oxoadipate ketipic acid oxalodiacetic acid adipoyl ketosuccinic acid adipimidate

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