Acetoacetic Acid
Also known as: Acetoacetate; Diacetic Acid
Description
Acetoacetic Acid is an Ketone and Ketone Body manufactured by the Liver.
Biological Function of Acetoacetic Acid
Metabolism
Incompletely oxidized Fatty Acids are metabolized to Acetoacetic Acidwithin the Liver (and are then converted to Acetone and Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid) for excretion via the Urine.
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