Carbonyl group - functional group = C = O of organic compounds .
The carbonyl group may be part of other functional groups, for example, amide or carboxyl ; compounds containing a carbonyl group are called carbonyl compounds .
| Connection class | Structure | Total formula |
|---|---|---|
| Aldehydes |  | RCHO |
| Ketones |  | RCOR ' |
| Esters |  | RCOOR ' |
| Amides |  | RCONR'R " |
| Acyl halides |  | RCOX, X = F, Cl, Br |
| Carboxylic acids |  | RCOOH |
| Carboxylic acid anhydrides |  | R (CO) O (OC) R ' |
| Carboxylic acid imides |  | RC (O) N (R ') C (O) R |
See also
- Aldehydes
- Amides
- Carboxylic acids
- Ketones
- Esters