C3H7ClS

C3H7ClS is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds, all of which are isomers. This formula indicates a molecule composed of three carbon atoms, seven hydrogen atoms, one chlorine atom, and one sulfur atom. The specific arrangement of these atoms determines the compound's identity and properties.

One prominent isomer with this formula is 1-chloropropane-2-thiol. This compound features a three-carbon chain where a chlorine atom is attached to the first carbon, and a thiol group (SH) is attached to the second carbon. Another possibility is 2-chloropropane-1-thiol, where the chlorine atom is on the second carbon and the thiol group is on the first. Other isomers exist, differing in the positions of the chlorine and sulfur atoms on the propane backbone, or by forming cyclic structures.

Compounds with the formula C3H7ClS can exhibit various chemical behaviors due to the presence of both a halogen (chlorine) and a thiol functional group. Thiols are known for their distinct odors and their reactivity, often participating in oxidation and nucleophilic substitution reactions. The chlorine atom also contributes to reactivity, particularly in substitution reactions. The specific applications and properties depend heavily on the exact isomeric structure.