C38H68

C38H68 is a metastable, insulating hydrocarbon molecule used primarily in specialized chemical research.

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Crystal structure of C38H68
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C38H68

C38H68 is a complex hydrocarbon molecule that functions as a wide-band-gap insulator. Its electronic structure is defined by limited charge carrier mobility, making it an interesting subject for studies into the fundamental behavior of large organic molecules.

As a metastable species, this compound exists in a delicate energy state that requires precise conditions for synthesis and characterization. It is primarily utilized in theoretical research and specialized chemical investigations where the properties of high-molecular-weight hydrocarbons are explored.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C38H68, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.48–5.68 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.055 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where C38H68 is used.

Fundamental chemical researchTheoretical molecular modelingOrganic materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C38H68, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C38H68?

C38H68 is a metastable, insulating hydrocarbon molecule used primarily in specialized chemical research.

More questions
What is C38H68 used for?
C38H68 is used in fundamental chemical research, theoretical molecular modeling, and organic materials development.
What is the band gap of C38H68?
C38H68 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.48–5.68 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is C38H68 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.68 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C38H68 thermodynamically stable?
C38H68 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.055 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of C38H68 are known?
4 structures of C38H68 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does C38H68 contain?
C38H68 contains C and H (2 elements).
Where does the data for C38H68 come from?
C38H68 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone organic structure in this context, C38H68 serves as a representative example of how molecular complexity influences stability and electronic insulation in large carbon-hydrogen frameworks.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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