Propane

C₃H₈

IUPAC: Propane

CAS: 74-98-6

Descripción general

Propane is a three-carbon alkane commonly used as LPG fuel. It liquefies under moderate pressure, making it easy to store and transport.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
18,3%
C
81,7%

Usos

  • Heating fuel (LPG)
  • Cooking gas
  • Refrigerant
  • Vehicle fuel

Datos curiosos

  • Propane is odorless — ethyl mercaptan is added to give it a detectable smell for safety

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant
  • ⚠ Heavier than air — pools in low areas

Structure

SMILES

CCC

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
gas
Masa molar
44,10 g/mol
Densidad
0,0019 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-187,7 °C
Punto de ebullición
-42,1 °C
Solubilidad
0.075 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
44,0626
XLogP
1,8
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
0,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Propane?
Propane (C₃H₈) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propane.
What is the molecular weight of Propane?
Propane has a molar mass of 44.1 g/mol.
What state is Propane at room temperature?
Propane is a gas at room temperature.
Is Propane organic or inorganic?
Propane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Propane?
Propane (C₃H₈) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).