Butane

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C4H10 · 58.12 g/mol

butyl hydride · diethyl · methylethylmethane · n-Butan

What is Butane?

Lighter fuel, and the gas in a camping stove cartridge. It liquefies under gentle pressure, which is why you can see it sloshing in a clear lighter. from source

CategoryEveryday chemistry

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCCCC

Where you'll find it

Fuel and flamewhat else is in it →Aerosol canswhat else is in it →

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Toxicity & hazards

DangerFlammableCompressed gasIrritantHealth hazardH220, H280, H336, H340, H350, H372from source

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Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 7843
Wikidata: Q134192
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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