Acetylene
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Cite "Acetylene"
Acetylene. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/acetylene/
"Acetylene." Compound, /compound/acetylene/.
@misc{acetylene, title={Acetylene}, url={/compound/acetylene/}}
IUPAC: Ethyne
CAS: 74-86-2
Overview
Acetylene is the simplest alkyne, producing an extremely hot flame (3,300°C) when burned with oxygen. It is used in welding and cutting metals.
Composition
Uses
- • Oxy-acetylene welding
- • Chemical synthesis
- • Lighting (historical)
Fun Facts
- ✦ Acetylene burns at about 3,300°C with oxygen — hot enough to melt most metals
Safety
- ⚠ Extremely flammable
- ⚠ Explosive when compressed
- ⚠ Asphyxiant
Structure
SMILES
C#C
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- gas
- Molar Mass
- 26.04 g/mol
- Density
- 0.0011 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -80.8 °C
- Boiling Point
- -84.0 °C
- Solubility
- 1.07 g/L at 25°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 26.0157
- XLogP
- 0.4
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 2
- Complexity
- 8.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acetylene?
Acetylene (C₂H₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethyne.
What is the molecular weight of Acetylene?
Acetylene has a molar mass of 26.04 g/mol.
What state is Acetylene at room temperature?
Acetylene is a gas at room temperature.
Is Acetylene organic or inorganic?
Acetylene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Acetylene?
Acetylene (C₂H₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).