Propane - Research Article from Chemical Compounds

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 4 pages of information about Propane.

Propane - Research Article from Chemical Compounds

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 4 pages of information about Propane.
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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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