Term Name: alpha-oxyketone
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: oxyketone
has subtype: 2-methoxyacetophenone