C17H15F3O2

C17H15F3O2 is a molecular formula representing a class of organic compounds. The formula denotes 17 carbon atoms, 15 hydrogen atoms, 3 fluorine atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms, with a nominal molecular weight of about 308.30 g/mol. Because many structural arrangements can share the same formula, C17H15F3O2 does not specify a unique compound; the actual identity, including connectivity and stereochemistry, must be established from structural data such as a SMILES or IUPAC name.

Possible structural motifs include fluorinated aromatic systems bearing two oxygen-containing substituents. The two oxygen atoms enable functional groups such as esters, carbonyls, or ethers; three fluorines are frequently found in aryl fluorides or difluorinated groups that can influence lipophilicity and metabolic stability.

Applications vary with the specific isomer; fluorinated diaryl esters and aryl ketones are common intermediates in organic synthesis and can appear in pharmaceutical research, agrochemicals, or materials science. Synthesis routes depend on the target structure and may involve halogenated aromatics, Friedel–Crafts acylation, esterification, or nucleophilic aromatic substitution.

Characterization typically comprises 1H and 13C NMR, 19F NMR if needed, high-resolution mass spectrometry to confirm the molecular formula and isotopic pattern, and infrared spectroscopy to identify carbonyl or ester functionalities. X-ray crystallography may be used to determine exact structure when crystals are available.

Safety and handling depend on the specific compound; fluorinated aromatics can pose health and environmental risks. Proper lab safety procedures and a substance-specific Safety Data Sheet should be consulted.