Methane

CH₄

IUPAC: Methane

CAS: 74-82-8

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×4
25,1%
C
Carbon ×1
74,9%

Verwendung

  • • Fuel (natural gas)
  • • Hydrogen production
  • • Chemical feedstock

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Cows produce about 70-120 kg of methane per year each through enteric fermentation

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant
  • ⚠ Potent greenhouse gas

Structure

SMILES

C

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
gas
Molmasse
16,04 g/mol
Dichte
0,0007 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-182,5 °C
Siedepunkt
-161,5 °C
Löslichkeit
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

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 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).