Butane, derived from petroleum, is an aliphatic hydrocarbon and is in a gaseous, colorless, odorless form.
It is used as
- fuel for cooking
- heating
- propellant in spray cans
- refrigerant
Molecular Formula: C4H10 CH3CH2CH2CH3
Molecular Weight: 58.124 g/mol
CAS: 106-97-8 68475-59-2 68476-42-6 68514-31-8
EC Number: 68514-31-8 270-682-4 271-032-2
UNIII: 6LV4FOR43R
Synonyms:
- Diethyl
- Butyl hydride