ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site oxime A derivative of an aldehyde or a ketone (termed aldoxime and ketoxime, respectively) formed by the condensation with hydroxylamine (NH2OH), and containing the group C=N–OH. Being easily isolated and with characteristic melting points, oximes are used for identification. Ketoximes undergo the Beckmann rearrangement. Related category    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP