Methane

CH₄

IUPAC: Methane

CAS: 74-82-8

Обзор

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.

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110

Элементный состав

H
25,1%
C
74,9%

Применение

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

Интересные факты

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

Безопасность

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

Structure

SMILES

C

Свойства

Тип
organic
Состояние
gas
Молярная масса
16,04 g/mol
Плотность
0,0007 g/cm³
Температура плавления
-182,5 °C
Температура кипения
-161,5 °C
Растворимость
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).