Ketones

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Description

Ketones are a group of organic compounds consisting of a carbonyl group (i.e. an oxygen atom doubly bonded to a carbon atom) flanked by two other organic groups.  Ketones are chemically similar to Aldehydes but are produced from Secondary Alcohols rather than Primary Alcohols.

 

Negative Effects of Ketones

Metabolism

 Ketones are potent Cross-Linking agents.  [1]

 

Types of Ketones

 Acetoacetic Acid

 Acetone

 Monoterpene Ketones

 

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