| Term Name: | alpha-oxyketone |
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| Synonyms: | alpha-oxyketones |
| Definition: | An oxyketone with the general formula R2C(=O) (R≠H) where one or more of the R groups contains an oxy (‒O‒) group and the oxy and carbonyl groups are bonded to the same carbon atom. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:52396] ( EBI ) |