C8H17N

C8H17N is the molecular formula for several organic compounds, each with a different structural arrangement of eight carbon atoms, seventeen hydrogen atoms, and one nitrogen atom. These compounds are known as isomers. The most common and significant isomer with this formula is octylamine, also called 1-aminooctane. Octylamine is a primary amine, meaning the nitrogen atom is bonded to one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, fishy odor, characteristic of many amines. Octylamine is soluble in water and organic solvents. It is used in the synthesis of various chemicals, including surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and pharmaceuticals. Other isomers with the formula C8H17N include secondary and tertiary amines, as well as cyclic amines. For example, N-methyloctylamine is a secondary amine where the nitrogen is bonded to one carbon chain and a methyl group. The specific properties and applications of these isomers vary depending on their precise structure. The presence of the amine functional group (-NH2, -NHR, or -NR2) imparts basic properties to these molecules, allowing them to react with acids.