monoketone

/mɒnoʊˈkɛtən/

Definitions

1. noun

A monoketone is a type of organic compound with one ketone group.

“The chemist studied the properties of monoketones and their applications in industry.”

2. chemistry

In chemistry, a monoketone refers to a molecule with one ketone functional group.

“The researcher analyzed the structure of the monoketone and its chemical reactivity.”

Synonyms

  • alkyl ketones
  • monoketals

Antonyms

  • diketones
  • polyketones