1,3-Diacetylbenzene

Methyl ketones are organic compounds that contain a carbonyl group and an alkyl group. They are reactive, meaning they readily react with other substances. Methyl ketones can be found in many natural compounds such as the essential oils of lavender and rosemary, which have been shown to possess anti-diabetic properties. 1,3-Diacetylbenzene is a methyl ketone that has been used as an experimental model for the study of mitochondrial membrane potential and sciatic nerve injury. This chemical also has conformational properties that mimic those of kinesin and enolate, which are molecules involved in DNA replication.