Double Bond Equivalent (DBE)
The double bond equivalent (DBE), also known as the degree of unsaturation, is a formula used to calculate the number of rings and double bonds in a molecule.
DBE = C + 1 − H/2 − X/2 + N/2
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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