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Ketones: What They Are, Function, Tests & Normal Levels
Ketones, or ketone bodies, are acids your body makes when it’s using fat instead of glucose for energy. Your body gets most of its energy from glucose, a sugar that mainly comes from carbohydrates in your diet.
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What are ketones? | Ketones in diet - Diabetes UK
Ketones and diabetes. High levels of ketones in your blood or urine can mean you're at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis. This can be life-threatening, so it's important to be aware of your ketone level. On this page, we'll explain what ketones are and go through how to spot the symptoms.
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Ketone Definition in Chemistry - ThoughtCo
A ketone is a compound containing a carbonyl functional group bridging two groups of atoms. The general formula for a ketone is RC(=O)R' where R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups. IUPAC ketone functional group names contain"oxo" or"keto".
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18.14: Aldehydes and Ketones - Chemistry LibreTexts
Aldehydes and ketones are much alike in many of their reactions, owing to the presence of the carbonyl functional group in both. They differ greatly, however, in one most important type of reaction: oxidation. Aldehydes are readily oxidized to carboxylic acids, whereas ketones resist oxidation.
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Ketone | Definition, Properties, & Facts | Britannica
ketone, any of a class of organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group in which the carbon atom is covalently bonded to an oxygen atom. The remaining two bonds are to other carbon atoms or hydrocarbon radicals (R): Ketone compounds have important physiological properties.
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an introduction to aldehydes and ketones - chemguide
This page explains what aldehydes and ketones are, and looks at the way their bonding affects their reactivity. It also considers their simple physical properties such as solubility and boiling points. Details of the chemical reactions of aldehydes and ketones are described on separate pages.
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Ketone Levels: How to Test and What It Means - Verywell Health
Detecting and treating ketones early can prevent an emergency. Understanding when, how, and what to do with your ketone information is important. Make sure you have supplies to check for ketones, plenty of sugar-free beverages, and access to your ketone management plan.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis - NHS
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can happen in people with diabetes. It's where a lack of insulin causes harmful substances called ketones to build up in the blood. It can be life threatening and needs urgent treatment in hospital.
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14.9: Aldehydes and Ketones- Structure and Names
In a ketone, two carbon groups are attached to the carbonyl carbon atom. The following general formulas, in which R represents an alkyl group and Ar stands for an aryl group, represent ketones. In an aldehyde, at least one of the attached groups must be a hydrogen atom.
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