C10H15NO
C10H15NO represents a molecular formula indicating a chemical compound composed of 10 carbon atoms, 15 hydrogen atoms, 1 nitrogen atom, and 1 oxygen atom. This formula, by itself, does not specify a unique compound; rather, it represents a family of isomers, meaning different molecules with the same atomic composition but different structural arrangements and therefore different chemical properties.
The compounds represented by C10H15NO include various amphetamine derivatives and related substances. Due to the potential for structural diversity and the varying pharmacological activities associated with different isomers, identifying the specific compound requires additional information such as its structural formula (e.g., the connectivity of atoms) or its systematic name (IUPAC nomenclature).
Some notable examples of compounds sharing this molecular formula include:
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Amphetamine Analogs: Many substituted amphetamines, which are central nervous system stimulants, fall under this formula or can be synthesized from compounds with this formula. The specific substituents on the amphetamine core structure determine the precise compound and its effects.
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Cathinone Derivatives: Similar to amphetamines, certain cathinone derivatives (naturally occurring stimulants found in the khat plant) may also be represented by the formula C10H15NO or be structurally related to compounds with this formula.
The properties of a specific compound with the formula C10H15NO, such as its melting point, boiling point, solubility, and pharmacological effects, are highly dependent on its specific molecular structure. Therefore, unambiguous identification requires spectroscopic techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry (MS), or infrared (IR) spectroscopy, along with comparison to known standards or spectral databases. Due to the potential for some compounds with this formula to be controlled substances, their synthesis, possession, and distribution may be subject to legal restrictions.