C17H14O

C17H14O is the molecular formula for several different chemical compounds, all of which are isomers of each other. One common isomer with this formula is 1-phenylnaphthalene. This compound is an organic molecule characterized by two fused benzene rings (naphthalene) with a phenyl group (a benzene ring) attached to the first carbon atom. 1-phenylnaphthalene is a solid at room temperature and has a relatively high melting point. It is generally insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents.

Another possible isomer is 2-phenylnaphthalene, where the phenyl group is attached to the second carbon atom of the naphthalene structure. The properties of 2-phenylnaphthalene are similar to those of its isomer, with slight differences in physical characteristics like melting point. Both 1-phenylnaphthalene and 2-phenylnaphthalene can be synthesized through various organic reactions, often involving coupling reactions between naphthalene derivatives and phenyl halides or boronates. These compounds can find applications in research, particularly in the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their chemical behavior. Their presence or formation in certain industrial processes or environmental contexts might also be of interest.