C8H12O

C8H12O is the molecular formula for several organic compounds, indicating a molecule composed of eight carbon atoms, twelve hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. These compounds are isomers, meaning they share the same molecular formula but differ in their structural arrangement of atoms. The presence of oxygen suggests that C8H12O can be an alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, or ether, depending on the specific arrangement and bonding.

One common class of compounds with this formula are octenols, which are unsaturated alcohols containing an eight-carbon chain with one double bond and one hydroxyl group. Their properties and applications vary widely depending on the position of the double bond and hydroxyl group. Another possibility is a cyclic compound with a ring structure and a hydroxyl group, or an unsaturated cyclic ether. Unsaturated ketones and aldehydes are also represented by C8H12O. The specific physical and chemical properties, such as boiling point, solubility, and reactivity, are determined by the precise isomeric structure. These compounds can be found as natural products or synthesized for various industrial applications, including fragrances, solvents, and chemical intermediates.