Methane

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CH4 · 16.043 g/mol

marsh gas · methyl hydride · tetrahydridocarbon · Carbane

What is Methane?

Natural gas: one carbon, four hydrogens, the simplest organic molecule there is. Cows and wetlands make it too, and it is a potent greenhouse gas. from source

CategoryEveryday chemistry

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC

Where you'll find it

Fuel and flamewhat else is in it →

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Toxicity & hazards

DangerFlammableCompressed gasH220, H280, H281from source

Compare with

Methane vs Propane

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 297
Wikidata: Q37129
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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