C10C40

C10C40 refers to a chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H22O. This formula indicates that the molecule contains ten carbon atoms, twenty-two hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. The "C10" signifies the decane backbone, and the "C40" is a common shorthand in organic chemistry nomenclature for a hydroxyl group, also known as an alcohol functional group. Therefore, C10H22O is an alcohol derived from decane. There are many possible structural isomers for C10H22O, meaning the atoms can be arranged in different ways to form distinct molecules with the same overall formula. These isomers would include various decanols, such as 1-decanol, 2-decanol, or branched decanols like 2-methyl-2-nonanol. The physical and chemical properties of C10H22O would vary depending on the specific isomer. For example, straight-chain decanols are typically less volatile and more soluble in water than their branched counterparts. Alcohols of this size are generally considered to have moderate polarity.