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benzalacetone
benzylidene acetone. -
ketone body
any of three compounds, acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, or acetone, that are intermediate in the metabolism of fatty acids and that are found in abnormal quantities in the blood and urine during certain pathological conditions, as diabetes mellitus. -
acetone body
ketone body -
acetonuria
ketonuria. -
acetyl chloride
a colourless pungent liquid used as an acetylating agent. Formula: CH3COCl -
benzylidene acetone
a colorless, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C 10 H 10 O, having a vanillalike odor, used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of perfume.