Methane

CH₄

IUPAC: Methane

CAS: 74-82-8

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110

원소 구성

H
25.1%
C
74.9%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

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

Structure

SMILES

C

성질

유형
organic
상태
gas
몰 질량
16.04 g/mol
밀도
0.0007 g/cm³
녹는점
-182.5 °C
끓는점
-161.5 °C
용해도
0.022 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
16.0313
XLogP
0.6
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
1
Complexity
0.0

Frequently Asked Questions

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