How to write the chemical formula of butane?

2026-03-27 10:24:45

butane picture Image: Butane structural formula The chemical formula of butane is C4H10. It has two structures: n-butane and isobutane. n-butane CH3CH2CH2CH3 Isobutane CH3CH (CH3) CH3 N-butane, molecular formula C4H10, colorless gas, has a slight unpleasant odor. Insoluble in water, soluble alcohol, chloroform. Flammable and explosive. Used as a solvent, refrigerant and organic synthesis raw material. Oilfield gas, wet natural gas and cracking gas all contain n-butane, obtained by separation. Isobutane, which is also known as 2-methylpropane, is a colorless and flammable gas at room temperature and pressure. Melting point -159.4 ℃. Boiling point -11.73 ℃. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, etc. Form an explosive mixture with air, explosion limit is 1.9%~ 8.4% (volume).

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