ketoadipic acid

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What does ketoadipic acid mean?

Either 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

Where does ketoadipic acid come from?

From keto + adipic acid.

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