Butane

C₄H₁₀

IUPAC: Butane

CAS: 106-97-8

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Hydrogen	H	10	1,0080
Carbon	C	4	12,0110

Composition élémentaire

Hydrogen ×10

17,3%

Carbon ×4

82,7%

Usages

• Lighter fuel
• Aerosol propellant
• Refrigerant
• Petrochemical feedstock

Le saviez-vous

✦ Butane is the fuel in most disposable cigarette lighters

Sécurité

⚠ Highly flammable
⚠ Asphyxiant

Structure

SMILES

CCCC

Propriétés

Type: organic
État: gas
Masse molaire: 58,12 g/mol
Densité: 0,0025 g/cm³
Point de fusion: -138,3 °C
Point d'ébullition: -1,0 °C
Solubilité: 0.061 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 58,0783
XLogP: 2,9
TPSA: 0,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 0
Rotatable Bonds: 1
Heavy Atoms: 4
Complexity: 2,0

Composés associés

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Aniline Black

C₆H₇N

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butane?

Butane (C₄H₁₀) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Butane.

What is the molecular weight of Butane?

Butane has a molar mass of 58.12 g/mol.

What state is Butane at room temperature?

Butane is a gas at room temperature.

Is Butane organic or inorganic?

Butane is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Butane?

Butane (C₄H₁₀) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).