The short-chain alkanes propane and butane occur as constituents of natural gas and are also found, in smaller amounts, dissolved in crude oil (Tissot and Welte, 1984). Propane and butane are gaseous ...
The chemical alkane is very difficult to detect with current technology. Alkanes are the basis of all combustible fuels, such as gasoline, airplane fuel, and oil. The chemical can also be used in ...