C8H14N2O5P2

C8H14N2O5P2 is the molecular formula for a class of organophosphorus compounds that contain eight carbon atoms, two nitrogen atoms, five oxygen atoms and two phosphorus atoms. The estimated molar mass is about 280.16 g/mol. Because a formula does not specify connectivity, multiple constitutional isomers can satisfy this composition.

Structural possibilities for this formula include motifs featuring two phosphorus atoms bonded through oxygen linkages, such as diphosphate or phosphoramide-type arrangements. The five oxygen atoms can form various ester, ether, or anhydride linkages, while the two nitrogen atoms may be part of amino groups or a heterocyclic ring. As a result, properties such as polarity, solubility, and chemical reactivity can differ substantially between isomers.

Applications and relevance depend on the exact structure. Depending on how the atoms are arranged, such compounds may serve as synthetic intermediates in organic or pharmaceutical chemistry, phosphorylating reagents, or research tools in biochemistry and medicinal chemistry. The formula alone does not indicate a single widely used substance.

Identification and analysis require structural data. Determining the precise isomer involves spectroscopic methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and, if possible, X-ray crystallography. Safety considerations likewise depend on the specific compound; organophosphorus chemicals can pose health and environmental hazards, so standard laboratory safety practices and up-to-date safety data sheets should be consulted.

See also: phosphates, diphosphates, organophosphorus chemistry.