Aldehydes and Ketones Aldehydes(RCHO)and Ketones(R2CO)are among the most widely occurring of all compounds Required by living organisms Pyridoxal phosphate(PLP)is common coenzyme Hydrocortisone is steroid hormone secreted by adrenal glands CH2OH 2-03P0 H CH3 =0 HO C=0 -OH CH3 +N H OH H H CH3 Pyridoxal Hydrocortisone phosphate(PLP)Aldehydes (RCHO) and Ketones (R2CO) are among the most widely occurring of all compounds ▪ Required by living organisms ▪ Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) is common coenzyme ▪ Hydrocortisone is steroid hormone secreted by adrenal glands Aldehydes and Ketones