C12H15N3O2

C12H15N3O2 is a molecular formula representing a class of organic compounds that share 12 carbon atoms, 15 hydrogen atoms, 3 nitrogen atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms. Because a single formula can correspond to many different structural isomers, C12H15N3O2 does not define a unique substance by itself. Isomers may differ in the arrangement of rings, heteroatoms, and functional groups, yielding a variety of physical and chemical properties.

Molecular weight is approximately 233.27 g/mol. The formula has a degree of unsaturation of 7, indicating the presence of rings and/or multiple bonds; aromatic or heteroaromatic systems are common among isomers with this composition.

Possible structural motifs include nitrogen-containing heterocycles connected to carbon frameworks and carbonyl- or ether-containing substituents, which together satisfy the two oxygen atoms and three nitrogens. Specific structures would require structural data such as a SMILES notation or a diagram to distinguish among the many possible isomers.

In practice, this formula appears in chemical databases as part of libraries for pharmaceutical research, material science, or academic studies. Identifying a particular isomer relies on spectroscopic methods (nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy) and crystallography, or on provided identifiers such as InChI or SMILES.

Safety and handling depend on the specific compound; as with many organic amines and carbonyl-containing molecules, applicable material safety data sheets provide guidance. The formula alone does not convey toxicity, reactivity, or approved uses.