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Methane  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The simplest saturated hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, flammable gas, slightly soluble in water. It is one of the chief constituents of natural gas and is formed in the decomposition of organic matter. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

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  • 74-82-8 (Methane)
  • OP0UW79H66

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  • 74-82-8 (Methane)
  • Methane
  • OP0UW79H66

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