Propane vs. Propyl — What's the Difference?

Propane () is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, but compressible to a transportable liquid.

Relating to or being a hydrocarbon unit, C3H7, that can occur as a substituent in an organic compound or as an ion or radical.

A colorless gas, C3H8, found in natural gas and petroleum and widely used as a fuel.

(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₃H₇, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₃H₈, a constituent of natural gas.

The hypothetical radical C3H7, regarded as the essential residue of propane and related compounds.

A heavy gaseous hydrocarbon, C3H8, of the paraffin series, occurring naturally dissolved in crude petroleum, and also made artificially; - called also propyl hydride.

The monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane

Colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel