Ethane

C₂H₆

IUPAC: Ethane

CAS: 74-84-0

Übersicht

Ethane is a two-carbon alkane, the second simplest hydrocarbon. It is used primarily as a feedstock for ethylene production through steam cracking.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×6
20,1%
C
Carbon ×2
79,9%

Verwendung

  • • Ethylene production
  • • Refrigerant
  • • Natural gas component

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Ethane has been detected in the atmosphere of Jupiter and Saturn

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant

Structure

SMILES

CC

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
gas
Molmasse
30,07 g/mol
Dichte
0,0014 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-182,8 °C
Siedepunkt
-88,6 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).