What are the common names of aldehydes and ketones?

formaldehyde (IUPAC name Methanal: used for embalming) and acetone (IUPAC name Propanone: used as polar aprotic solvent).

What are the common names of aldehydes and ketones?
formaldehyde, acetaldeyde, propionaldehyde, and butryaldehyde are the common names for aldehydes with 1, 2 , 3 and 4 carbons respectively.





As for ketones, the simplest ketone is acetone (dimethyl ketone or propanone). Another common one is MEKT for methyl ethyl ketone (or butanone).
Reply:Aldehydes – Common Names


1. Count the number of carbons


2. Use the side-chain abbreviation


3. Add the word aldehyde to the end








Aldehydes – Very Common Names


Just as H2O is referred to as water some aldehydes have very common names. The following is a list of these very specific common names.








Ketones – Common Names


1. Count the number of carbons


2. Use the side-chain abbreviation


3. Add the word ketone to the end








Ketones – Very Common Names


Just as H2O is referred to as water some ketones have very common names. The following is a list of these very specific common names.








Common Aldehyde and Ketone Compounds;


aldehydes:


• glucose – cell energy


• ribose – the “R” in RNA


• plastics – credit cards


• Formica – counter tops


• press board glue – to put together your Ikea entertainment center


• formaldehyde – embalming


• ethanal – produced when your liver metabolizes ethanol (drinking alcohol)


• flavoring and or scent