Ketone Definition in Chemistry

A ketone is a compound containing a carbonyl functional group bridging two groups of atoms. The general formula for a ketone is RC(O)R where R and R are alkyl or aryl groups.IUPAC ketone functional group names contain oxo or keto. Ketones are named by changing the -e on the end of the parent alkane name to -one. Ketone Exampes Acetone is a ketone. The carbonyl group is connected to the alkane propane, therefore the IUPAC name for acetone would be propanone. Source McMurry, John E. (1992). Organic Chemistry (3rd ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth. ISBN 0-534-16218-5.