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ketopantoic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An oxidized form of pantoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutanoic acid, that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of pantothenic acid

Word forms

ketopantoic acid

Etymology

From keto- + pantoic acid.

Related words

ketopantoate
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