Polyhydroxybutyrate

(C₄H₆O₂)ₙ

IUPAC: Poly(3-hydroxybutanoic acid)

CAS: 26063-00-3

ภาพรวม

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.

องค์ประกอบ

ธาตุ	สัญลักษณ์	อะตอม	มวลอะตอม
Hydrogen	H	6	1.0080
Carbon	C	4	12.0110
Oxygen	O	2	15.9990

องค์ประกอบพื้นฐาน

Hydrogen ×6

7.0%

Carbon ×4

55.8%

Oxygen ×2

37.2%

การใช้งาน

• Biodegradable packaging
• Medical implants
• Agricultural mulch film

ข้อเท็จจริงที่น่าสนใจ

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

Structure

SMILES

CC(CC(=O)O)O

คุณสมบัติ

ประเภท: polymer
สถานะ: solid
มวลโมลาร์: 86.09 g/mol
ความหนาแน่น: 1.2500 g/cm³
จุดหลอมเหลว: 175.0 °C
การละลาย: 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

สารประกอบที่เกี่ยวข้อง

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).