Polyhydroxybutyrate

(C₄H₆O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(3-hydroxybutanoic acid)

CAS: 26063-00-3

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×6
7.0%
C
Carbon ×4
55.8%
O
Oxygen ×2
37.2%

用途

  • • Biodegradable packaging
  • • Medical implants
  • • Agricultural mulch film

豆知識

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

Structure

SMILES

CC(CC(=O)O)O

特性

タイプ
polymer
状態
solid
モル質量
86.09 g/mol
密度
1.2500 g/cm³
融点
175.0 °C
溶解度
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

関連化合物

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).