aldoketene
|al-do-ke-tene|
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/ˌældəʊˈkiːtiːn/
reactive organic compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldoketene' originates from the combination of 'aldehyde' and 'ketene', where 'aldehyde' refers to a compound containing a formyl group and 'ketene' refers to a compound with a carbonyl group adjacent to a carbon-carbon double bond.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aldoketene' was coined in the 20th century to describe compounds with both aldehyde and ketene functionalities.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any compound with both aldehyde and ketene groups, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of reactive organic compound containing both an aldehyde and a ketene group.
Aldoketenes are used in various chemical synthesis processes.
Last updated: 2025/06/17 01:51