C3H7N

C3H7N is a molecular formula that can correspond to several distinct organic compounds, not a single substance. The combination of three carbon atoms, seven hydrogens, and one nitrogen allows for one degree of unsaturation, which means the isomers can include rings or double bonds. As a result, multiple constitutional isomers fit this formula, each with different properties and applications.

Notable examples include allylamine (prop-2-en-1-amine), cyclopropan-1-amine (cyclopropylamine), and azetidine. Allylamine features a vinyl group attached to an amino group, cyclopropan-1-amine consists of a cyclopropane ring bearing an amino substituent, and azetidine is a saturated four-membered ring containing nitrogen. These structures illustrate the range of possibilities represented by C3H7N: an alkenyl amine, a cycloalkylamine, and a small nitrogen-containing heterocycle. Other isomers may involve alternative placements of the amino group on small hydrocarbon frameworks or different ring configurations, all sharing the same molecular formula but differing in arrangement and reactivity.

In general, compounds with the C3H7N formula behave as amines or amine-containing heterocycles. Their basicity is typical of aliphatic amines, but exact properties—such as boiling points, solubility, and odor—vary with structure. These compounds are used as intermediates in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, and they require standard safety precautions appropriate for amines, including proper handling and controls for irritation or toxicity.