Methane
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Cite "Methane"
Methane. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/methane/
"Methane." Compound, /compound/methane/.
@misc{methane, title={Methane}, url={/compound/methane/}}
IUPAC: Methane
CAS: 74-82-8
Overview
Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon and the primary component of natural gas. It is a potent greenhouse gas, approximately 80× more effective than CO₂ over 20 years.
Composition
Uses
- • Fuel (natural gas)
- • Hydrogen production
- • Chemical feedstock
Fun Facts
- ✦ Cows produce about 70-120 kg of methane per year each through enteric fermentation
Safety
- ⚠ Highly flammable
- ⚠ Asphyxiant
- ⚠ Potent greenhouse gas
Structure
SMILES
C
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- gas
- Molar Mass
- 16.04 g/mol
- Density
- 0.0007 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -182.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- -161.5 °C
- Solubility
- 0.022 g/L at 20°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 16.0313
- XLogP
- 0.6
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 1
- Complexity
- 0.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Methane?
Methane (CH₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methane.
What is the molecular weight of Methane?
Methane has a molar mass of 16.04 g/mol.
What state is Methane at room temperature?
Methane is a gas at room temperature.
Is Methane organic or inorganic?
Methane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methane?
Methane (CH₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).