Overview
The simplest alkane and the primary component of natural gas, also a potent greenhouse gas.
- IUPAC Name
- methane
- CAS Number
- 74-82-8
- PubChem CID
- 297
- Molecular Formula
- CH4
- Molar Mass
- 16.043 g/mol
- State at STP
- gas
- Appearance
- Colorless, odorless gas
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H220
GHS Pictograms
flame
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