Talk:Ketogenesis

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[edit] Acetoacetate not a ketone?

The three ketone bodies are acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone. (The first two are not technically ketones according to IUPAC nomenclature, but the third is.)

I see how beta-hydroxybutyrate isn't a true ketone because it lacks a ketone functional group, but it certainly seems that carbon three of acetoacetate forms part of a ketone functional group. I've updated the page pending further discussion. Also, according to ketone bodies, acetoacetate is a true ketone body. --David Iberri (talk) 22:52, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

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