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'''Butane''' is a flammable hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₄H₁₀. It is a natural gas perhaps best known for its use as a fuel for refillable and disposable lighters. Butane's uses can be observed in many sectors of [[life]]. It is a reliable source of [[energy]], and can be obtained through the processing of natural gas. Butane is an [[organic]] compound known as an NGL, a Natural Gas Liquid. This gas was discovered by motorists in the early 20th century, when  they realized that they were only managing to use a portion of the [[gasoline]] they had purchased before it evaporated. These bikers were upset to find their tanks much emptier than they had expected. Outraged, they brought this information to Dr. Walter Snelling. In 1910, he began to research this odd phenomenon, and later teamed up with the U.S. Bureau of Mining to continue his investigation. One year later, Snelling was able to isolate the evaporating liquid, thus discovering [[propane]] and butane. Shortly after, a method for converting butane gas into liquid was invented. This discovery continues to influence the world today. <ref>[http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2032209 How was butane discovered?]. ''Answer Bag''. Web. Published 25 April 2010. Cartmell, Paul.</ref>