2-Oxoadipic acid, also known as α-ketoadipic acid, is an intermediate in the metabolism of lysine and tryptophan.

[3][4] The conjugate base and carboxylate is 2-oxoadipate or α-ketoadipate, which is the biochemically relevant form.

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