ketoxime: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “ketoxime” mean?
An organic compound formed by the reaction of a ketone with hydroxylamine.
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Meaning and Definition
An organic compound formed by the reaction of a ketone with hydroxylamine.
A functional group or molecule characterized by a carbon-nitrogen double bond where the carbon is from a carbonyl group of a ketone and is bonded to a hydroxylamino group. They are intermediates in various organic syntheses and the Beckmann rearrangement.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical or spelling differences. Pronunciation may follow regional patterns for vowels and stress.
Connotations
None beyond its strict chemical definition.
Frequency
Equally rare and exclusively technical in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “ketoxime” in a Sentence
[Ketone] + NH₂OH → [ketoxime] + H₂OThe ketoxime of [acetone] was prepared.[Cyclohexanone] oxime is a classic example.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “ketoxime” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The ketoxime derivative proved more stable.
- They studied the ketoxime formation kinetics.
American English
- The ketoxime product was purified by recrystallization.
- Ketoxime compounds are valuable intermediates.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Exclusively in advanced chemistry textbooks and research papers on organic synthesis or reaction mechanisms.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Core term in organic chemistry labs and pharmaceutical research for describing intermediates and specific reactions like the Beckmann rearrangement to form amides or lactams.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “ketoxime”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “ketoxime”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “ketoxime”
- Misspelling as 'ketoxine' (confusion with other chemical suffixes).
- Using it as a general term instead of specifying the parent ketone (e.g., 'acetoxime' for acetone ketoxime).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a highly specialised term used only in organic chemistry.
An 'oxime' is the general class of compounds with the C=N-OH group. A 'ketoxime' is a specific type of oxime where the carbon comes from a ketone (R-C(=NOH)-R'). An aldoxime comes from an aldehyde.
They are crucial intermediates in important industrial and laboratory reactions, most notably the Beckmann rearrangement, which is used to manufacture nylon and other polymers, as well as pharmaceuticals.
No, it would be incomprehensible to a non-specialist. In everyday contexts, you would simply describe it as 'a chemical compound' or use more general terms if the context allows.
An organic compound formed by the reaction of a ketone with hydroxylamine.
Ketoxime is usually technical/scientific in register.
Ketoxime: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkiːtəʊkˈsiːm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkiːtoʊkˌsiːm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
"Key-to-ksi-me": Imagine a KEY turning in a lock (the ketone) to open a door to a new compound (the oxime).
Conceptual Metaphor
A TRANSFORMED IDENTITY (The ketone's carbonyl group is 'masked' or transformed into a new functional group with different properties).
Practice
Quiz
A ketoxime is specifically derived from which functional group?