Metano

CH₄

IUPAC: Methane

CAS: 74-82-8

Descripción general

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.

Composición

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

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×4
25,1%
C
Carbono ×1
74,9%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

C

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
gas
Masa molar
16,04 g/mol
Densidad
0,0007 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-182,5 °C
Punto de ebullición
-161,5 °C
Solubilidad
0.022 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
16,0313
XLogP
0,6
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
1
Complejidad
0,0

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Acetamida

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Acetato de butilo

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Acetato de etilo

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Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metano?
Metano (CH₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methane.
What is the molecular weight of Metano?
Metano has a molar mass of 16.04 g/mol.
What state is Metano at room temperature?
Metano is a gas at room temperature.
Is Metano organic or inorganic?
Metano is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Metano?
Metano (CH₄) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C).