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Ethane

≥99%

Synonym(s):

Ethane gas

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
30.07
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730716
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

1.05 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

37.95 atm ( 21.1 °C)

assay

≥99%

form

gas

autoignition temp.

881 °F

expl. lim.

13 %

bp

−88 °C (lit.)

mp

−172 °C (lit.)

density

0.362 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC

InChI

1S/C2H6/c1-2/h1-2H3

InChI key

OTMSDBZUPAUEDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethane, an aliphatic hydrocarbon, is a major constituent of natural and shale gas. It is a major feedstock for the preparation of ethylene and other value-added chemicals like aromatic hydrocarbons.

Application

Ethane can be used to prepare:
  • Ethylene via oxidative dehydrogenation reaction using different catalytic systems.
  • Ethanol via oxidation reaction, which is catalyzed by cytochrome P450 BM3.
  • Carbon nanofibers via decomposition method using nickel catalyst supported by a carbon nanotube.

Packaging

Supplied in a carbon steel lecture bottle with a CGA180M/CGA110F needle valve installed.

Compatible with the following:
  • Aldrich® lecture-bottle station systems
  • Aldrich® lecture-bottle gas regulators

Other Notes

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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