Ethane
C₂H₆·30.069 g/mol·Organic·CID 6324
FuelCommon
The second simplest alkane with a C–C single bond allowing free rotation. A component of natural gas and feedstock for ethylene production via steam cracking.
IUPAC: ethane
Also known as: Bimethyl, Dimethyl, 74-84-0, Methylmethane, Ethyl hydride (+14 more)
Molecular Structure
Molecular Propertiesmass · H-bonds · stereo
Molecular Weight
30.070g/mol
Exact Mass
30.046950Da
Monoisotopic Mass
30.046950Da
XLogP
1.3
Polar Surface Area
0.0Ų
Complexity
0
Formal Charge
0
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Stereo Centers
0
Bond Stereo
0
Drug-Likeness (Lipinski's Rule of Five)
✓ 30.1 g/mol
MW ≤ 500
✓ 1.3
LogP ≤ 5
✓ 0
H-bond donors ≤ 5
✓ 0
H-bond acceptors ≤ 10
Passes all rules — good oral bioavailability predicted
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H220Extremely flammable gasH280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heatedH281Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injuryH336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.