Butane

C₄H₁₀

IUPAC: Butane

CAS: 106-97-8

Overview

Butane is a four-carbon alkane used as lighter fuel and aerosol propellant. It exists as two isomers: n-butane and isobutane.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
17.3%
C
Carbon ×4
82.7%

Uses

  • • Lighter fuel
  • • Aerosol propellant
  • • Refrigerant
  • • Petrochemical feedstock

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Butane is the fuel in most disposable cigarette lighters

Safety

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant

Structure

SMILES

CCCC

Properties

Type
organic
State
gas
Molar Mass
58.12 g/mol
Density
0.0025 g/cm³
Melting Point
-138.3 °C
Boiling Point
-1.0 °C
Solubility
0.061 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
58.0783
XLogP
2.9
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butane?
Butane (C₄H₁₀) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Butane.
What is the molecular weight of Butane?
Butane has a molar mass of 58.12 g/mol.
What state is Butane at room temperature?
Butane is a gas at room temperature.
Is Butane organic or inorganic?
Butane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Butane?
Butane (C₄H₁₀) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).