Ethane is a hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H6. It has a melting point of -297.9 F and a solubility of 56.8 mgL-1. Ethane is a gas at standard temperature and is not soluble in water. Ethanol has the formula C2H5OH and is soluble in organic solvents and water. It has a melting point of -173.4 F. Ethanoic acid is soluble in water but not as soluble as ethanol. It has a melting point of 61.9 F.