C7H13Cl

C7H13Cl is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds, all of which are isomers. These isomers are saturated cyclic alkyl halides with the general structure of a seven-carbon ring where one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a chlorine atom. The arrangement of the chlorine atom on the ring and the specific structure of the seven-carbon ring can vary, leading to different isomers. For instance, one possibility is chlorocycloheptane, where the chlorine atom is attached to one of the carbon atoms in a seven-membered ring. Other isomers would involve different positional attachments of the chlorine atom or potentially branched seven-carbon rings. The physical and chemical properties of these isomers can differ, influencing their reactivity, boiling points, and solubility. These compounds are typically synthesized through various halogenation reactions of cycloalkanes or related precursors. Their applications are generally found in organic synthesis, serving as intermediates in the production of more complex molecules, or in research settings for studying reaction mechanisms.