Ethane
TL;DR: Ethane (CAS 74-84-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H6 and molecular weight 30.04695 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
ethane
Also Known As: ETHANE, Bimethyl, Dimethyl, Methylmethane, Ethyl hydride
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H6 |
| Molecular Weight | 30.04695 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 30.04695 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 2 |
| Complexity | 0.0 |
| Melting Point | -279.9 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | -127.5 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.546 at -127.48 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | -211 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | VP: 1 Pa at -183.3 °C (solid); 10 Pa at -173.2 °C; 100 Pa at -161.3 °C; 1 kPa at -145.3 °C; 10 kPa at -122.8 °C; 100 kPa at -88.8 °C |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.0377 @ 0 °C/D & 546 MM HG |
| Solubility | In water, 60.2 mg/L at 25 °C |
| SMILES | CC |
| InChIKey | OTMSDBZUPAUEDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Ethane is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Ethane (CAS 74-84-0) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C2H6 and a molecular weight of 30.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.546 at -127.48 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: In water, 60.2 mg/L at 25 °C. Synonyms include ETHANE and Bimethyl.
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Chemical Property Profile of Ethane
Property Insights of Ethane
The XLogP value of 1.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Ethane. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Ethane exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Ethane has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethane?
The CAS number of Ethane is 74-84-0.
What is the molecular formula of Ethane?
The molecular formula of Ethane is C2H6.
What is the molecular weight of Ethane?
The molecular weight of Ethane is 30.04695 g/mol.
What are the applications of Ethane?
Ethane is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
Where can I buy Ethane?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Ethane?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Ethane and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.