Major Uses of Alkanes -C1-C2:gases (natural gas) -C3-C4:liquified petroleum (LPG) -Cs-Ca:gasoline -C-C16:diesel,kerosene,jet fuel -C17-up:lubricating oils,heating oil -Origin:petroleum refiningMajor Uses of Alkanes ▪C1 -C2 : gases (natural gas) ▪C3 -C4 : liquified petroleum (LPG) ▪C5 -C8 : gasoline ▪C9 -C16: diesel, kerosene, jet fuel ▪C17-up: lubricating oils, heating oil ▪Origin: petroleum refining