acetoacetate

Noun

Meaning

acetoacetate (plural acetoacetates)

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of acetoacetic acid

Examples

Beta-hydroxybutyrate is a reduced form of acetoacetate, in which the ketone group is converted into an alcohol (or hydroxyl ) group (see illustration on the right). Source: Internet

Thereby fumarate (also a metabolite of the citric acid cycle) and acetoacetate (3-ketobutyroate) are liberated. Source: Internet

Ketones can be measured in the urine (acetoacetate) and blood (β-hydroxybutyrate). Source: Internet

The smell of acetoacetate and/or acetone in breath is a common feature in ketosis. Source: Internet

When compared with urine acetoacetate testing, capillary blood β-hydroxybutyrate determination can reduce the need of admission, shorten the duration of hospital admission and potentially reduce the costs of hospital care. Source: Internet

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