Ketone

Definition

A ketone is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two other carbon atoms. It is one of the most common functional groups in organic chemistry, found in sugars, fragrances, and many solvents.

Related terms

Alkanes:

Hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds between carbon atoms, serving as the backbone for many organic compounds.

Carbonyl Group: A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, central to various organic compounds including ketones and aldehydes.

Functional Group:

A specific grouping of atoms within molecules that have characteristic properties and reactivities, responsible for most of the chemical behavior of the molecule