ketyl

/ˈkɛtɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A ketyl is a term used to describe an organic compound in which a hydrogen atom is bonded to a carbon atom that is double bonded to an oxygen atom in a carbonyl group.

“The ketyl compound reacts with the catalyst to initiate the chemical reaction.”

Synonyms

  • aldehyde
  • keto compound

Antonyms

  • alcohol
  • ether