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methane

CHEBI:CHEBI_16183

Definition

A one-carbon compound in which the carbon is attached by single bonds to four hydrogen atoms. It is a colourless, odourless, non-toxic but flammable gas (b.p. -161degreeC).

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
CH4
Molecular Mass
16.04246
Charge
0
SMILES
[H]C([H])([H])[H]
InChI
InChI=1S/CH4/h1H4
InChIKey
VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • CH4
  • marsh gas
  • metano
  • Methan
  • methane
  • Methane
  • methyl hydride
  • tetrahydridocarbon

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Wikipedia:Methane
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CHEBI:16183

Additional References

Wikipedia:Methane

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