Ethylene
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Cite "Ethylene"
Ethylene. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/ethylene/
"Ethylene." Compound, /compound/ethylene/.
@misc{ethylene, title={Ethylene}, url={/compound/ethylene/}}
IUPAC: Ethene
CAS: 74-85-1
Overview
Ethylene is the simplest alkene and the most produced organic compound worldwide. It is the key monomer for polyethylene plastic.
Composition
Uses
- • Polyethylene production
- • Fruit ripening agent
- • Ethanol production
- • PVC precursor
Fun Facts
- ✦ Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that triggers fruit ripening — one rotten apple really does spoil the bunch
Safety
- ⚠ Highly flammable
- ⚠ Asphyxiant
Structure
SMILES
C=C
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- gas
- Molar Mass
- 28.05 g/mol
- Density
- 0.0012 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -169.2 °C
- Boiling Point
- -103.7 °C
- Solubility
- 0.131 g/L at 25°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 28.0313
- XLogP
- 1.2
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 2
- Complexity
- 0.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethylene?
Ethylene (C₂H₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethene.
What is the molecular weight of Ethylene?
Ethylene has a molar mass of 28.05 g/mol.
What state is Ethylene at room temperature?
Ethylene is a gas at room temperature.
Is Ethylene organic or inorganic?
Ethylene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ethylene?
Ethylene (C₂H₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).