Methane (CAS 74-82-8)

Methane (CAS 74-82-8) is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 74-82-8, with the molecular formula CH₄, and a molar mass of 16.043 g/mol.

The molecule contains 5 atoms connected by 4 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is methane. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0.6 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 0 Ų, 0 donors and 0 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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