Propane

C₃H₈

IUPAC: Propane

CAS: 74-98-6

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110

मूलीय संरचना

H
18.3%
C
81.7%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

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

Structure

SMILES

CCC

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
gas
मोलर द्रव्यमान
44.10 g/mol
घनत्व
0.0019 g/cm³
गलनांक
-187.7 °C
क्वथनांक
-42.1 °C
घुलनशीलता
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).