plural of ketone

(organic chemistry) A homologous series of organic molecules whose functional group is an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom—by a double bond—in a carbon-hydrogen based molecule.

(organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or being a ketone.

(organic chemistry) The conversion (of an enol etc.) into a ketone.

plural of ketonization

(organic chemistry) To tautomerize from an enol to a ketone

(biochemistry) Any of several compounds that are intermediates in the metabolism of fatty acids; principally acetoacetate and acetone (together with hydroxybutyrate which is not a ketone)

(organic chemistry) An organic compound, an electron-rich derivative of benzophenone, used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments and as a sensitizer.

plural of ketone body

Alternative form of polyetheretherketone