Dketohexoses

Dketohexoses are a class of carbohydrates that contain a ketone group (C=O) and six carbon atoms. They are a subclass of ketoses, which are carbohydrates with a ketone group. Dketohexoses are rare in nature and are not commonly found in biological systems. The most well-known dketohexose is dihydroxyacetone, which is an intermediate in the glycolysis pathway. Dketohexoses can be synthesized in the laboratory through chemical reactions, but their biological significance is limited. They are not typically involved in energy metabolism or structural roles in biological molecules. Dketohexoses are often studied in the context of carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry, where they serve as model compounds for understanding the properties of ketoses.