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**Molecular formula:** C₂H₆
**Chemical formula (condensed):** CH≡CH
**Molar mass:** 30,07 g/mol
**Information:** Under normal conditions, it is a colourless and odourless combustible gas slightly heavier than air. It explodes when mixed with air.
**Use:** Ethane is an important chemical raw material (production of ethylene, vinyl chloride, acetic acid etc.).
**Appearance:** It is part of natural gases (up to 6%).