ketoglutaric acid

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What does ketoglutaric acid mean?

Either of two ketone derivatives of glutaric acid, α-ketoglutaric acid and β-ketoglutaric acid (the latter varying only by the position of the ketone functional group).

Where does ketoglutaric acid come from?

From keto- + glutaric acid.

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