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Overview
Propane (PRO-pane) is a colorless gas with an odor of natural gas. It occurs naturally in petroleum and natural gas. It belongs to the alkane family of organic compounds, compounds consisting of only carbon and hydrogen, all joined by single bonds. Propane is commonly sold as fuel, often available in a liquefied form known as liquid propane gas, or LPG.
Key Facts
Formula:
C3H8
Elements:
Carbon, hydrogen
Compound Type:
Alkane; saturated hydrocarbon; organic
State:
Gas
Molecular Weight:
44.10 g/mol
Melting Point:
−187.63°C (−323.73°F)
Boiling Point:
−42.1°C (−43.8°F)
Solubility:
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethyl alcohol, ether, benzene
How It Is Made
Propane is most widely available as a component of petroleum and natural gas, fossil fuels that formed many millions of years ago when marine organisms died, sank to the bottom of seas, and were eventually buried under massive layers of debris. The decay of...
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