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What is the name of CH3CH2CH2CH3?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the name of a chemical compound represented by the formula CH3CH2CH2CH3. This compound is an alkane, specifically a straight-chain hydrocarbon, and the user is likely looking for its IUPAC name.

Answer

butane

The final answer is butane

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is butane

More Information

Butane is a straight-chain alkane with four carbon atoms. It is also known as n-butane (where 'n' stands for 'normal').

Tips

A common mistake is to miscount the number of carbon atoms and confuse butane with propane (3 carbons) or pentane (5 carbons).

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