ketoalkol
Ketoalkol, also known as ketonalcohol, is a chemical compound that contains both a ketone functional group and an alcohol functional group. It is a type of ketone where the carbonyl group is attached to a carbon atom that is also bonded to a hydroxyl group. Ketoalkols are a subclass of ketones and are characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) and a hydroxyl group (OH) on the same carbon atom.
The general structure of a ketoalkol can be represented as R-CO-CH2-OH, where R is an alkyl or
Ketoalkols are not commonly encountered in nature but can be synthesized in the laboratory. They are often
In summary, ketoalkols are a unique class of compounds that combine the properties of ketones and alcohols.