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Butane (/ ˈ b juː t eɪ n /) is an alkane with the formula C 4 H 10. Butane exists as two isomers, n-butane with connectivity CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3 and iso-butane with the formula (CH 3) 3 CH. Both isomers are highly flammable, colorless, easily liquefied gases that quickly vaporize at room temperature and pressure.
Water-reactive substances [1] are those that spontaneously undergo a chemical reaction with water, often noted as generating flammable gas. [2] Some are highly reducing in nature. [ 3 ] Notable examples include alkali metals , lithium through caesium , and alkaline earth metals , magnesium through barium .
n-BuLi reacts violently with water: C 4 H 9 Li + H 2 O → C 4 H 10 + LiOH. This is an exergonic and highly exothermic reaction. If oxygen is present the butane produced may ignite. BuLi also reacts with CO 2 to give lithium pentanoate: C 4 H 9 Li + CO 2 → C 4 H 9 CO 2 Li
These reactions are an important industrial route to halogenated hydrocarbons. There are three steps: Initiation the halogen radicals form by homolysis. Usually, energy in the form of heat or light is required. Chain reaction or Propagation then takes place—the halogen radical abstracts a hydrogen from the alkane to give an alkyl radical ...
Butanone can react with most oxidizing materials and can produce fires. [8] It is moderately explosive, requiring only a small flame or spark to cause a vigorous reaction. [8] The vapor is heavier than air, so it can accumulate at low points. It is explosive at concentrations between 1.4 and 11.4%. [16]
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A second method for producing butanol involves the Reppe reaction of propylene with CO and water: [11] CH 3 CH=CH 2 + H 2 O + 2 CO → CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 OH + CO 2. In former times, butanol was prepared from crotonaldehyde, which can be obtained from acetaldehyde. Butanol can also be produced by fermentation of biomass by bacteria.