are characterized by the carbonyl functional group (C=O).
Aldehydes (RCHO) and ketones (R2CO)
a coenzyme involved metabolic reactions
Pyridoxal phosphate
used in building insulation materials and in the adhesive resins that bind particle board and plywood
Formaldehyde (H2C=O) -
Pyridoxal phosphate
hydrocortisone
Aldehydes & Ketones
Carboxylic acid and their derivatives
In these compounds can't act as leaving groups in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
The -R' and -H
Aldehyde
Ketone
Carboxylic acid
Amide
Acid halide
Ester
Acid anhydride
Thioester
Acyl phosphate
in these compounds can act as leaving groups in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
The-OH, -X, -OR', -SR, -NH2, -OCOR', and -OPO32-
HCHO common name
Formaldehyde
CH3CHO
Acetaldehyde