CH3CH3 is the chemical formula for ethane.
Ethane is a simple alkane consisting of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. The reference information from PubChem confirms that Ethane is represented by the chemical formula CH3CH3 (CID 6324).
Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics:
- Composition: Ethane comprises two methyl groups (CH3) bonded together.
- Classification: It belongs to the alkane family of hydrocarbons, characterized by single bonds between carbon atoms.
- PubChem Identifier: Its unique identifier in the PubChem database is CID 6324.
