iC3H7

iC3H7 refers to the isopropyl group, an alkyl radical with the chemical formula C3H7. It is one of the two possible isomers of the propyl group, the other being the n-propyl group. The isopropyl group is characterized by a central carbon atom bonded to two methyl groups and one hydrogen atom. This structure gives it a branched, three-carbon chain. The "i" in iC3H7 signifies the iso prefix, indicating a branched structure where the attachment point is on a secondary carbon atom. This radical is a common substituent found in many organic molecules, imparting specific physical and chemical properties to the compounds it is part of. For example, it is found in isopropyl alcohol (propan-2-ol), a widely used solvent and disinfectant. The isopropyl group's steric bulk and electron-donating nature influence the reactivity and physical characteristics of larger molecules. It is not typically found in isolation but rather as a component within larger organic structures.