CHCH3CH2

CHCH3CH2 is a chemical formula that represents a hydrocarbon radical. This formula can be interpreted in a few ways depending on the context of how it is written, but it most commonly refers to a propyl radical. Specifically, it can be seen as a three-carbon chain with a double bond involving one of the carbons, and a methyl group attached to one of the carbons involved in the double bond. Alternatively, it could represent a species with a single unpaired electron on one of the carbon atoms.

In organic chemistry, radicals are species with unpaired electrons, making them highly reactive. The CHCH3CH2 radical would likely be an intermediate in various chemical reactions, such as free radical polymerization or combustion processes. The specific arrangement of atoms, including the location of the double bond and the methyl group, would dictate its precise reactivity and stability. Further context, such as a reaction mechanism or a broader molecular structure, would be needed to definitively identify the intended molecule or radical. Without additional information, it is a shorthand representation of a potentially transient chemical entity.