Ketones

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:boilingPoint higher than alkanes of similar mass
lower than alcohols of similar mass
gptkbp:can_undergo nucleophilic addition
reduction to secondary alcohols
gptkbp:carbonyl_carbon_bonded_to two other carbon atoms
gptkbp:commonIn biochemistry
organic chemistry
gptkbp:contains_functional_group carbonyl group
gptkbp:detects 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine test
infrared spectroscopy (C=O stretch)
gptkbp:distinctFrom aldehydes
gptkbp:do_not_react_with gptkb:Fehling's_solution
Tollens' reagent
gptkbp:example gptkb:acetone
cyclohexanone
butanone
gptkbp:foundIn pharmaceuticals
fragrances
solvents
gptkbp:general_formula RCOR'
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ketones
gptkbp:metabolic_role produced in human liver during fasting
used as energy source in ketosis
gptkbp:namingConvention gptkb:IUPAC
gptkbp:producedBy oxidation of secondary alcohols
gptkbp:react_with alcohols to form ketals
amines to form imines
hydrazine to form hydrazones
semicarbazide to form semicarbazones
gptkbp:relatedTo aldehydes
gptkbp:solubility soluble in water (small ketones)
gptkbp:used_in industrial processes
organic synthesis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8