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Molecular formula

CH3

2 compounds have this formula on CompoundList.

Molar mass
15.04g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
18.0423Da
Atoms
4
Elements
2

The formula CH3 describes a molecule made of 1 carbon atom and 3 hydrogen 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 × 179.89%
    12.011 × 1 = 12.011 g/mol
  • H Hydrogen × 320.11%
    1.008 × 3 = 3.024 g/mol
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Compounds with the formula CH3

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Frequently asked questions

What is the molar mass of CH3?

The molar mass of CH3 is 15.04 g/mol, calculated from standard atomic weights for 1 carbon atom and 3 hydrogen atoms. The monoisotopic mass is 18.0423 Da.

How many compounds have the formula CH3?

CompoundList lists 2 compounds with the molecular formula CH3, including Methyl, Methyl-d3 radical. Compounds that share a formula are isomers. They contain the same atoms arranged differently, so their properties, uses and prices can be very different.