C11H16O4

C11H16O4 is a molecular formula indicating a chemical compound composed of 11 carbon atoms, 16 hydrogen atoms, and 4 oxygen atoms. The specific structure and properties of the compound cannot be determined solely from the molecular formula. Numerous isomers are possible, each with a different arrangement of atoms and, therefore, different chemical and physical characteristics.

To identify the specific compound represented by C11H16O4, additional information is required, such as:

• The structural formula or name of the compound: Knowing how the atoms are connected is essential. Possibilities include esters, carboxylic acids, ethers, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, and cyclic structures, or combinations thereof.
• Physical properties: Boiling point, melting point, density, and refractive index can help narrow down the possibilities.
• Spectroscopic data: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) data are crucial for elucidating the structure.

Without this additional information, C11H16O4 simply indicates a class of organic compounds with a defined elemental composition. The specific role or application of a particular compound with this molecular formula would depend on its unique structure and properties.