C5H8O4

C5H8O4

C5H8O4 is a molecular formula representing a variety of organic chemical compounds. Because it specifies only the number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, it does not uniquely identify a single substance. Instead, it denotes a set of isomers—different molecules that share the same chemical formula but have distinct structural arrangements and, consequently, different physical and chemical properties.

The specific compound represented by C5H8O4 would depend on the arrangement of these atoms and the types of functional groups present. Possible compounds could include, but are not limited to, dicarboxylic acids (compounds with two carboxylic acid groups), esters, and other compounds containing various combinations of carbonyl, hydroxyl, and ether groups. Without further information regarding the structure or common name, it is impossible to identify a specific compound represented by this formula. Identifying the specific compound would require techniques such as spectroscopy (e.g., NMR, IR, mass spectrometry) or knowledge of its synthesis.