2-Oxoadipic acid
2-Oxoadipic acid, also known as α-ketoadipic acid, is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine. The conjugate base and carboxylate is 2-oxoadipate or α-ketoadipate, which is the biochemically relevant form. See also
 Homoisocitrate dehydrogenase

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Dicarboxylic acids
Alpha-keto acids