Polyhydroxybutyrate

(C₄H₆O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(3-hydroxybutanoic acid)

CAS: 26063-00-3

نظرة عامة

PHB is a biodegradable polyester produced naturally by bacteria as an energy storage material. It is being developed as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

التركيب

العنصر	الرمز	الذرات	الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen	H	6	1,0080
Carbon	C	4	12,0110
Oxygen	O	2	15,9990

التركيب العنصري

Hydrogen ×6

7,0%

Carbon ×4

55,8%

Oxygen ×2

37,2%

الاستخدامات

• Biodegradable packaging
• Medical implants
• Agricultural mulch film

حقائق مثيرة

✦ Produced naturally by bacteria when carbon sources are abundant but other nutrients are limited

Structure

SMILES

CC(CC(=O)O)O

الخصائص

النوع: polymer
الحالة: solid
الكتلة المولية: 86,09 g/mol
الكثافة: 1,2500 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار: 175,0 °C
الذوبانية: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 104,0473
XLogP: -0,5
TPSA: 57,5 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 2
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 2
Heavy Atoms: 7
Complexity: 69,0

مركبات ذات صلة

Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polyhydroxybutyrate?

Polyhydroxybutyrate ((C₄H₆O₂)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Poly(3-hydroxybutanoic acid).

What is the molecular weight of Polyhydroxybutyrate?

Polyhydroxybutyrate has a molar mass of 86.09 g/mol.

What state is Polyhydroxybutyrate at room temperature?

Polyhydroxybutyrate is a solid at room temperature.

Is Polyhydroxybutyrate organic or inorganic?

Polyhydroxybutyrate is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Polyhydroxybutyrate?

Polyhydroxybutyrate ((C₄H₆O₂)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).