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Organic Chemicals > Carboxylic Acids > Acids, Carbocyclic > Phenylpyruvic Acids
Organic Chemicals > Carboxylic Acids > Keto Acids > Pyruvates > Phenylpyruvic Acids

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Phenylpyruvic Acids  

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  • A group of compounds that are derivatives of phenylpyruvic acid which has the general formula C6H5CH2COCOOH, and is a metabolite of phenylalanine. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

History note

  • 75; was PHENYLPYRUVIC ACID 1963-74

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