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| − | '''Butane''' (C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>10</sub>) is a straight-chain hydrocarbon. It is a colorless gas that boils at a temperature of 272.6K. | + | '''Butane''' (C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>10</sub>) is a straight-chain [[hydrocarbon]] extracted from natural gas and petroleum. It is a colorless alkane gas that boils at a temperature of 272.6K (31 °F). Under pressure, it can exist in liquid form at room temperature.<ref>http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/butane</ref><ref>http://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/chemistry/organic-chemistry/butane</ref><ref>http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/butane</ref> |
| − | Butane gas is sold bottled as a fuel for cooking and camping. When blended with [[Propane]] and other hydrocarbons, it is referred to commercially as LPG. | + | Butane gas is sold bottled as a [[fuel]] for [[cooking]] and [[camping]]. When blended with [[Propane]] and other hydrocarbons, it is referred to commercially as [[LPG]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:29, March 28, 2017
Butane (C4H10) is a straight-chain hydrocarbon extracted from natural gas and petroleum. It is a colorless alkane gas that boils at a temperature of 272.6K (31 °F). Under pressure, it can exist in liquid form at room temperature.[1][2][3]
Butane gas is sold bottled as a fuel for cooking and camping. When blended with Propane and other hydrocarbons, it is referred to commercially as LPG.
