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Molecular formula

C5H9KO4

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Molar mass
172.22g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
172.0138Da
Atoms
19
Elements
4

The formula C5H9KO4 describes a molecule made of 5 carbon atoms, 9 hydrogen atoms, 1 potassium atom and 4 oxygen atoms. It is written in Hill notation: carbon first, then hydrogen, then the other elements in alphabetical order. The formula tells you which atoms are present, not how they are connected, which is why several different chemicals can share it.

Elemental composition

  • C Carbon × 534.87%
    12.011 × 5 = 60.055 g/mol
  • H Hydrogen × 95.27%
    1.008 × 9 = 9.072 g/mol
  • K Potassium × 122.70%
    39.098 × 1 = 39.098 g/mol
  • O Oxygen × 437.16%
    15.999 × 4 = 63.996 g/mol
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Compounds with the formula C5H9KO4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the molar mass of C5H9KO4?

The molar mass of C5H9KO4 is 172.22 g/mol, calculated from standard atomic weights for 5 carbon atoms, 9 hydrogen atoms, 1 potassium atom and 4 oxygen atoms. The monoisotopic mass is 172.0138 Da.

How many compounds have the formula C5H9KO4?

CompoundList lists 1 compound with the molecular formula C5H9KO4, including Potassium 2,5-dihydroxypentanoate. Compounds that share a formula are isomers. They contain the same atoms arranged differently, so their properties, uses and prices can be very different.