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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 (31&nbsp;°F).  
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'''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&nbsp;°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>
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Butane gas is sold bottled as a [[fuel]] for [[cooking]] and [[camping]] and [[:Category:Survivalism|emergency preparedness]]. When blended with [[Propane]] and other hydrocarbons, it is referred to commercially as [[LPG]].  
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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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