Butane vs. Isobutane

Butanenoun

(organic compound) A hydrocarbon (either of the two isomers of C4H10 n-butane, and 2-methyl-propane) found in gaseous petroleum fractions.

Butanenoun

The n-butane isomer only.

Butanenoun

An inflammable gaseous saturated hydrocarbon, C4H10, of the marsh gas, or paraffin, series.

Butanenoun

occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels

Butane

Butane () or n-butane is an alkane with the formula C4H10. Butane is a gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Isobutanenoun

(organic compound) A hydrocarbon, a particular isomer of C4H10 found in natural gas.

Isobutane

Isobutane, also known as i-butane, 2-methylpropane or methylpropane, is a chemical compound with molecular formula HC(CH3)3. It is an isomer of butane.