Question

What are Uses of Ketones?

Answer

Uses of Ketones: (i) Aldehydes and ketones have various applications across a range of industries, including food, pharma, fragrance and cosmetics, due to their chemical properties. (ii) In the chemical industry, ketones and aldehydes find use as reagents, solvents and starting materials to produce other items. (iii) Carvone is the major component in spearmint chewing gum. Benzaldehyde is the key ingredient in almond extract. (iv) Formaldehyde is used to preserve biological specimens and also to manufacture polymers such as Bakelite.