Ketone

Compound with a (carboxyl) C= O in the middle
of the chain
1. Name and # main chain, must include C= O
as the lowest possible #
2. Replace "-ane" from parent name with
"-one" ("ane"-> "anone"). If multiple use di or tri
3. Put position # of carboxyl in front of
parent name but after branch name
4. Name branches and put it all together
*Can act as a solvent for non-polar compounds*
*Sweet smell* {e}