| Identification | |
| Name: | Propane |
| Synonyms: | n-Propane;Dimethylmethane;HC 290;LPG;Liquefied petroleum gas;Propyl hydride;Purifrigor P 2;Purifrigor P 3;R 280; |
| CAS: | 74-98-6 |
| EINECS: | 200-827-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H8 |
| Molecular Weight: | 44.0962 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H8/c1-3-2/h3H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1978 2.1 |
| Melting Point: | -188oC |
| Flash Point: | -104oC |
| Boiling Point: | -42.1oC |
| Density: | 1.55 g/mL at 25 oC(lit.) |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable. May form explosive mixtures with air. |
| Water Solubility: | 0.01% in water |
| Solubility: | 0.01% in water |
| Appearance: | Colorless, odorless gas |
| Specification: |
Propane (CAS NO.74-98-6), its Synonyms are Dimethylmethane ; Hydrocarbon Propellant A-108 ; LPG ; Liquefied petroleum gas ; Petroleum gas, liquefied ; Propyl hydride ; Propyldihydride ; R 290 ; n-Propane . It is colorless gas with a faint petroleum-like odor. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | O52 |
| Flash Point: | -104oC |
| Color: | Colorless gas [Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas]. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
TLV: Asphyxiant (Proposed: TWA 2500
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