C12H20O2N2S

C12H20O2N2S is the molecular formula for a compound. This formula indicates that each molecule of the substance contains 12 carbon atoms, 20 hydrogen atoms, 2 oxygen atoms, 2 nitrogen atoms, and 1 sulfur atom. The specific arrangement of these atoms in three-dimensional space defines the chemical structure and thus the properties of the compound. Without further structural information, it is difficult to identify the precise compound or its applications. Many organic molecules share this empirical formula, and further spectroscopic data, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) or mass spectrometry, would be required for definitive identification. The presence of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur suggests it is an organic compound, possibly containing functional groups such as amines, amides, thiols, or sulfur-containing heterocycles. The diversity of organic chemistry means that a compound with this formula could have a wide range of physical and chemical properties, from being a simple synthetic intermediate to a biologically active molecule.