Term Name: branched-chain keto acid anion
Synonyms: BCKA anion, BCKA anions, branched-chain keto acid anions, branched-chain ketoacid anion, branched-chain ketoacid anions
Definition: An oxo carboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of branched-chain keto acid resulting from the deprotonation of the carboxy group.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:191201]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: oxo carboxylic acid anion
has subtype: 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of: branched-chain keto acid
is_conjugate_base_of: branched-chain keto acid