MethaneMethane is a chemical compound that has the chemical formula CH4 (one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms). It is a group-14 hydride, the simplest alkane, and the main constituent of natural gas. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Methane, revision 1379988277.

Property

Value

Formula

CH4, 16.04 g/mol

Melting point

-182.46 °C

Boiling point

-161.49 °C

Density

0.000657 g/cm³

Flash point

-188 °C

log P, measured

1.09

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