Relating to or containing acetoacetic acid, a ketone body important in fat metabolism and energy production.
From acetoacetic acid, which combines aceto- with acetic acid naming. The compound was named for its structural similarity to acetic acid while containing additional acetyl functionality.
Acetoacetic acid is so important to metabolism that doctors can detect it in urine as a sign of certain health conditions—it's like a chemical signal that your body is burning fat instead of carbohydrates for energy.
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