oxime compounds

Oxime compounds are organic molecules characterized by the functional group –C=N–OH, where a nitrogen atom is double-bonded to a carbon atom, which is also connected to a hydroxyl group (–OH). They are commonly formed by reacting aldehydes or ketones with hydroxylamine. Oximes are notable in chemistry and biology for their role in synthesizing various compounds and can act as intermediates in organic reactions. They can also have applications in pharmaceuticals and agriculture due to their unique properties, such as being involved in the formation of certain drugs and pesticides.