C14H9NO2

C14H9NO2 is a molecular formula representing a family of organic compounds that contain 14 carbon atoms, 9 hydrogen atoms, 1 nitrogen atom, and 2 oxygen atoms. The exact arrangement of these atoms is not specified by the formula alone, so multiple isomers can share this formula.

The formula implies a high degree of unsaturation, with a calculated degree of unsaturation of 11. This suggests a highly conjugated, typically aromatic or polycyclic framework, often with one nitrogen heteroatom and oxygen-containing substituents. The two oxygen atoms can be part of various functional groups, such as nitro (NO2), carbonyl-containing groups (for example amides or esters), or other oxygen functionalities incorporated into rings or side chains.

Possible structural classes for compounds with this formula include nitroaromatics and heterocyclic systems in which the oxygen atoms participate in carbonyl or ether linkages. Common archetypes that could accommodate this formula are derivatives of quinoline or isoquinoline cores with additional carbonyl or nitro substituents, as well as other polycyclic aromatic systems containing nitrogen and oxygen functionalities.

Because many isomers share the same molecular formula, C14H9NO2 is typically used to describe a family of related compounds rather than a single, uniquely defined substance. The exact physical and chemical properties, including melting point, solubility, and reactivity, depend on the specific structural arrangement of atoms.

The molar mass of C14H9NO2 is approximately 223.23 g/mol.