Butano

C₄H₁₀

IUPAC: Butane

CAS: 106-97-8

Descripción general

Butane is a four-carbon alkane used as lighter fuel and aerosol propellant. It exists as two isomers: n-butane and isobutane.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 10 1,0080
Carbono C 4 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
17,3%
C
82,7%

Usos

  • Lighter fuel
  • Aerosol propellant
  • Refrigerant
  • Petrochemical feedstock

Datos curiosos

  • Butane is the fuel in most disposable cigarette lighters

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant

Estructura

SMILES

CCCC

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
gas
Masa molar
58,12 g/mol
Densidad
0,0025 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-138,3 °C
Punto de ebullición
-1,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.061 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
58,0783
XLogP
2,9
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butano?
Butano (C₄H₁₀) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Butane.
What is the molecular weight of Butano?
Butano has a molar mass of 58.12 g/mol.
What state is Butano at room temperature?
Butano is a gas at room temperature.
Is Butano organic or inorganic?
Butano is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Butano?
Butano (C₄H₁₀) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C).