Ethane
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Cite "Ethane"
Ethane. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/ethane/
"Ethane." Compound, /compound/ethane/.
@misc{ethane, title={Ethane}, url={/compound/ethane/}}
IUPAC: Ethane
CAS: 74-84-0
Overview
Ethane is a two-carbon alkane, the second simplest hydrocarbon. It is used primarily as a feedstock for ethylene production through steam cracking.
Composition
Uses
- • Ethylene production
- • Refrigerant
- • Natural gas component
Fun Facts
- ✦ Ethane has been detected in the atmosphere of Jupiter and Saturn
Safety
- ⚠ Highly flammable
- ⚠ Asphyxiant
Structure
SMILES
CC
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- gas
- Molar Mass
- 30.07 g/mol
- Density
- 0.0014 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -182.8 °C
- Boiling Point
- -88.6 °C
- Solubility
- 0.056 g/L at 25°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 30.0470
- XLogP
- 1.3
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 2
- Complexity
- 0.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethane?
Ethane (C₂H₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethane.
What is the molecular weight of Ethane?
Ethane has a molar mass of 30.07 g/mol.
What state is Ethane at room temperature?
Ethane is a gas at room temperature.
Is Ethane organic or inorganic?
Ethane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ethane?
Ethane (C₂H₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).