Polyhydroxybutyrate

(C₄H₆O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(3-hydroxybutanoic acid)

CAS: 26063-00-3

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
55.8%
O
37.2%

उपयोग

  • Biodegradable packaging
  • Medical implants
  • Agricultural mulch film

रोचक तथ्य

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

Structure

SMILES

CC(CC(=O)O)O

गुण

प्रकार
polymer
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
86.09 g/mol
घनत्व
1.2500 g/cm³
गलनांक
175.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
104.0473
XLogP
-0.5
TPSA
57.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
69.0

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).