Ethane

C₂H₆

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

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
20.1%
C
Carbon ×2
79.9%

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

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 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).