Propane

C₃H₈

Propane has three carbons in a linear chain. It's the main component of LPG (cooking gas) along with butane.

Properties

PropertyValue
Molar mass44.10 g/mol
Physical state (25°C)Gas (liquefied under pressure)
PolarityNonpolar

Uses and occurrence

Used as household and industrial fuel (LPG), in lighters, and as a refrigerant gas in more modern systems.

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