Oximes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008400",
  "term": "Oximes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organic compounds characterized by the functional group C=N-OH, formed by the condensation reaction of an aldehyde or a ketone with hydroxylamine. They exist as syn and anti isomers due to restricted rotation around the carbon-nitrogen double bond. Oximes are often used in organic synthesis as intermediates or protecting groups.",
  "synonyms": [
    "isonitroso compounds"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "aldehydes",
    "aldoximes",
    "ketones",
    "ketoximes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1354 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/oximes/"
}