C7H13O

C7H13O is the molecular formula for several organic compounds. This formula indicates that a molecule contains seven carbon atoms, thirteen hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. Compounds with this formula are typically either ketones or aldehydes, depending on the position of the oxygen atom and the arrangement of the carbon chain. Alternatively, it could represent an alcohol or an ether. The specific arrangement of these atoms defines the unique chemical properties and structure of each isomer.

Due to the variety of possible structural arrangements, C7H13O encompasses a range of isomers with different functional groups and carbon skeletons. For example, various heptanones (ketones) and heptanals (aldehydes) would fit this formula. Alcohols with seven carbons and a hydroxyl group, such as certain heptenols or heptanols if the oxygen is part of a hydroxyl group and a double bond is present in the carbon chain, could also share this formula. Ethers are another possibility where an oxygen atom bridges two carbon atoms. The identification and characterization of a specific compound with the formula C7H13O require detailed spectroscopic analysis, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) or mass spectrometry.