High levels of ketones in urine, or ketonuria, is usually a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The body produces ketones when it burns fat for fuel. DKA is a severe complication of diabetes that can ...

Ketones and esters (formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) are ubiquitous as pharmaceutical intermediates and widely used for the synthesis of drug molecules. However, both share a critical ...