ketonerelated
Ketonerelated refers to topics connected with ketones, a class of organic compounds characterized by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two carbon atoms. In chemistry, ketones are defined by the functional group R-CO-R', with acetone (propanone) as the simplest member. In biology and medicine the term is often extended to ketone bodies, water-soluble metabolites produced by the liver during periods of low carbohydrate availability, such as fasting or prolonged exercise.
In chemical synthesis, ketones serve as versatile intermediates and solvents. They are typically prepared by oxidation
Ketone bodies include acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone. They are produced in the liver from fatty acids
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet that induces ketosis and has therapeutic uses for
Ketone levels can be measured in blood, urine, or breath. Blood beta-hydroxybutyrate and urine acetoacetate are