Ethylene

C₂H₄

IUPAC: Ethene

CAS: 74-85-1

Aperçu

Ethylene is the simplest alkene and the most produced organic compound worldwide. It is the key monomer for polyethylene plastic.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×4
14,4%
C
Carbon ×2
85,6%

Usages

  • • Polyethylene production
  • • Fruit ripening agent
  • • Ethanol production
  • • PVC precursor

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that triggers fruit ripening — one rotten apple really does spoil the bunch

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant

Structure

SMILES

C=C

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
gas
Masse molaire
28,05 g/mol
Densité
0,0012 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-169,2 °C
Point d'ébullition
-103,7 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).