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Butane

C₄H₁₀ · 14 atoms

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Butane

Elements

About

Butane is a straight chain alkane composed of 4 carbon atoms. It has a role as a food propellant and a refrigerant. It is a gas molecular entity and an alkane.

Properties

IUPAC namebutane

CAS number106-97-8

Molar mass58.12 g/mol

Melting point-138.4 °C

Boiling point-0.5 °C

Density0.573 g/mL

GHS hazards

FlammableCompressed gasHealth hazardIrritant

Sources

Properties: PubChem CID 7843
3D structure: PubChem CID 7843 (3D conformer)
CAS number: PubChem CID 7843
Description: PubChem ← ChEBI
Melting point: PubChem ← CAMEO Chemicals
Boiling point: PubChem ← CAMEO Chemicals
Density: PubChem ← Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Hazards: PubChem ← Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council

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