C7H15NO2

C7H15NO2 is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds, all of which share this atomic composition but differ in the arrangement of their atoms. One common compound with this formula is 2-aminoheptanoic acid. This is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning it is not one of the 20 standard amino acids found in proteins. It can exist as a white crystalline solid. Like other amino acids, 2-aminoheptanoic acid possesses both an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to a central carbon atom.

Other isomers of C7H15NO2 include various other amino acids and related compounds. The specific properties and applications of a compound with the formula C7H15NO2 depend entirely on its unique structural isomer. These compounds can be synthesized in laboratories or may occur naturally. Further identification requires knowledge of the specific structural arrangement of the atoms within the molecule.