Ethane
اتان · Etano · Ethan · Этан · Etano · Αιθάνιο · エタン · Etan · Etan · إيثان · Етан · Етан
| CAS | 74-84-0 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-814-8 |
| UN | 1035 |
| Formula | C2H6 |
| Molar mass | 30.07 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.4 % vol |
| UEL | 15.5 % vol |
| Autoignition temperature | 515 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 1.04 |
| GHS | Danger · H220 |
Ethane is an alkane comprising of two carbon atoms. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a refrigerant. Ethane appears as a colorless odorless gas. It is easily ignited. The vapors are heavier than air.