Introduction to Aldehydes and Ketones

Aldehydes (RCHO) and ketones (R2CO) are similar in structure in that both classes of compounds possess a C=0 bond, called a carbonyl group  

The carbonyl group of an aldehyde is flanked by a hydrogen atom, while the carbonyl group of 

Aldehydes and ketones are responsible for many flavors and odors that you will readily 

Many important biological compounds also exhibit the carbonyl moiety, including progesterone and testosterone, the female and male sex hormones. 

Simple aldehydes and ketones are industrially important for example  

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