Alpha-ketoadipic acid

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Alpha-ketoadipic acid
IUPAC name 2-oxohexanedioic acid
Identifiers
CAS number [3184-35-8]
PubChem 71
MeSH alpha-ketoadipic+acid
SMILES C(CC(=O)C(=O)O)CC(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C6H8O5
Molar mass 160.12472
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Alpha-ketoadipic acid (or 2-oxoadipate) is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine.

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