C11H23NO

C11H23NO is a chemical compound with a molecular formula that indicates a hydrocarbon chain attached to a nitrogen atom. The compound is a tertiary amine, which means the nitrogen atom is bonded to three alkyl groups.

The chain length of the hydrocarbon in C11H23NO is consistent with a compound in the xylamine series. Xylamines are a group of tertiary amines that are derived from aniline (C6H5NH2), where a propyl group (C3H7) or an isopropyl group (C3H7) is attached to the nitrogen atom.

Structural isomers of C11H23NO, with different arrangements of the methyl and ethyl groups, are possible as this compound can exist as a mixture of positional and structural isomers. These variations may affect the physical and chemical properties of the compound, such as melting and boiling points and chemical reactivity.

C11H23NO has applications in organic synthesis and as a building block for creating larger molecules. The compound can serve as a precursor for other amines, such as 2-ethylhexylamine, through the Bucherer-Bergs reaction.

C11H23NO is typically synthesized as a part of the production process for related xylamine compounds and as a result of the reaction between a primary amine and a suitable alkyl halide or acid. While specific applications for C11H23NO are not well-documented, its properties and synthesis make it a potential intermediate for various organic chemical transformations.