Methane

CH₄

IUPAC: Methane

CAS: 74-82-8

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110

元素组成

H
25.1%
C
74.9%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

C

属性

类型
organic
状态
gas
摩尔质量
16.04 g/mol
密度
0.0007 g/cm³
熔点
-182.5 °C
沸点
-161.5 °C
溶解度
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).