Butane

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