Propane is an aerating agent used in combination with chloropenta-
fluoroethane or octafluorocyclobutane as a propellant and aerating
agent for foamed or sprayed foods.
Definition
A gaseous
alkane obtained either from the gaseous
fraction of crude oil or by the cracking of
heavier fractions. The principal use of
propane is as a fuel for heating and cooking, since it can be liquefied under pressure,
stored in cylinders, and transported easily.
Propane is the third member of the homologous series of alkanes.
Definition
propane: A colourless gaseous hydrocarbon,C3H8; m.p. –190°C; b.p.–42°C. It is the third member of thealkane series and is obtained from petroleum. Its main use is as bottledgas for fuel.
