Ketones

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006327",
  "term": "Ketones",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds containing a carbonyl functional group (C=O) bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. The carbonyl carbon is not bonded to a hydrogen atom, distinguishing ketones from aldehydes. Acetone is the simplest ketone, and these compounds are widely used as solvents and in the synthesis of polymers and pharmaceuticals.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "silanes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1346 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ketones/"
}