ketoadipic acid en · NOUN
Etymology
From keto + adipic acid.
Meanings
- 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
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ketoadipic acids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |