C13H18O7

C13H18O7 is a molecular formula that can correspond to more than one chemical structure. It does not denote a single compound but rather a set of possible isomers that share the same atomic composition. The formula implies a relatively high level of oxygen functionality and a moderate carbon framework.

The calculated molar mass for C13H18O7 is approximately 286.27 g/mol. Using the standard formula for degrees of unsaturation (DBE = C − H/2 + N/2 + 1, with oxygen not affecting the count), this formula has a DBE of 5. This indicates the presence of rings and/or multiple double bonds, but without connectivity information, the exact arrangement cannot be determined.

Because many distinct structures fit this formula, C13H18O7 could describe a range of motifs, including esters, lactones, polyhydroxyl compounds, or other oxygen-rich frameworks. The specific properties—such as melting and boiling points, solubility, and reactivity—depend on the precise connectivity and stereochemistry of the isomer in question.

In practice, identifying a compound with this formula requires additional data, such as spectroscopic (NMR, IR) or spectrometric (mass spectrometry) information, or an established structural representation (SMILES or InChI). Database searches for C13H18O7 typically return multiple distinct compounds, each with its own name and properties. This underscores the importance of structural details beyond the molecular formula when describing a concrete chemical substance.