The alpha keto acids are then converted by the liver to glucose in a process called gluconeogenesis.

Stearic acid can be converted to oleic acid in the liver.

Hexafluorosilicic acid is also converted to a variety of useful hexafluorosilicate salts.

Researchers found that certain omega 3 fatty acids are also converted into eicosanoids, but at a much slower rate.

When a tomato is cut, linolenic acid is converted by enzymes into Z-3-hexenal.

About fifty years later, Fischer determined the structure and also showed that uric acid can be converted to guanine.

In ketonic decarboxylation a carboxylic acid is converted to a ketone.

About half of the world's supply is converted to adipic acid, one of two precursors for nylon 6,6.

Uric acid can be converted to allantoin, which is excreted in urine.

In the human body, lauric acid is converted into monolaurin.