About methane
methane (CAS 74-82-8) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH4 and a molecular weight of 16.04 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 74-82-8
- Formula
- CH4
- Molecular Weight
- 16.04 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- methane
- InChI Key
- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
methane is also known as Marsh gas, Methyl hydride, Fire Damp, Biogas, R 50 (refrigerant), methan, among other names.
Description
Methane is a one-carbon compound in which the carbon is attached by single bonds to four hydrogen atoms. It is a colourless, odourless, non-toxic but flammable gas (b.p. 161C). It has a role as a fossil fuel, a member of greenhouse gas and a bacterial metabolite. It is a gas molecular entity, an alkane, a mononuclear parent hydride and a one-carbon compound. It is a conjugate acid of a methanide.
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