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Empirical formula: C4H10
Formula weight: 58.123 g/mole
Summary: Calculated Structure
Common name: Isobutane
Short description: Isobutane is a relatively stable, low molecular weight alkane.
Keyword: fuel
Keyword: flammable
Keyword: aerosol propellants
Layman's explanation: Isobutane is a colorless, odorless flammable gas that is relatively stable and inert to most chemical reagents. It has been used in aerosol propellants, aviation fluid additives, and industrial as well as household fuels. This compound occurs in small amounts in natural gas and in petroleum crude oil. It has also been measured in diesel exhaust and cigarette smoke.
IUPAC name: Isobutane
Miscellaneous comments: PC Model V8.0 Serena Software, Box3076, Bloomington, IN 47402-3076
Miscellaneous comments: Structure was calculated using the MMX force field.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Contributed by Indiana University
Status: Complete, visible to public
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Repository Files:
50684.crt 50684.GIF 50684.ort 50684.pdb 50684.sdt
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