Ethane

C₂H₆

IUPAC: Ethane

CAS: 74-84-0

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
20,1%
C
79,9%

Usos

  • Ethylene production
  • Refrigerant
  • Natural gas component

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant

Structure

SMILES

CC

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
gas
Masa molar
30,07 g/mol
Densidad
0,0014 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-182,8 °C
Punto de ebullición
-88,6 °C
Solubilidad
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

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).