carbonyl
/ˈkɑːrbənɪl/
noun
- A chemical group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, found in many organic compounds such as aldehydes and ketones.
- The carbonyl group is a key part of many molecules in organic chemistry.
- Aldehydes and ketones both contain a carbonyl group, but they have different structures.
- In the lab, students learned to identify the carbonyl peak in an infrared spectrum.
adjective
- Relating to or containing a carbonyl group.
- Many carbonyl reactions are used to create fragrances and flavors.
- Carbonyl compounds are important in the production of plastics and medicines.
- The chemist studied the carbonyl stretching frequency in the sample.