Ch4: Synonyms

Synonyms: methane,CH4 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use. Uses advised against: none Company Identification Company: Chemicalbook Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing It is also known as marsh gas or methyl hydride. It is easily ignited. The vapors are lighter than air. Under prolonged exposure to fire or intense heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket. It is used in making other chemicals and as a constituent of the fuel, natural gas. Learn about methane, the simplest hydrocarbon, its chemical and physical properties, preparation methods, and environmental impacts. Find out how methane is used as a fuel, a refrigerant, and a building block for other compounds. Methane is a chemical compound with the formula CH4, the simplest alkane and the main constituent of natural gas. It is an organic and hydrocarbon compound that is formed by geological and biological processes and acts as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.