Ethylene Oxide

C₂H₄O

IUPAC: Oxirane

CAS: 75-21-8

概要

Ethylene oxide is a cyclic ether and the simplest epoxide. It is one of the most versatile chemical intermediates, used to produce ethylene glycol, surfactants, and detergents. It is also a powerful sterilizing agent for heat-sensitive medical equipment.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×4
9.2%
C
Carbon ×2
54.5%
O
Oxygen ×1
36.3%

用途

  • • Ethylene glycol production
  • • Medical device sterilization
  • • Surfactant production
  • • Fumigant

豆知識

  • ✦ About 50% of hospitals sterilize their instruments with ethylene oxide gas

安全性

  • ⚠ Known carcinogen (IARC Group 1)
  • ⚠ Flammable and explosive
  • ⚠ Mutagenic

Structure

SMILES

C1CO1

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
gas
モル質量
44.05 g/mol
密度
0.8820 g/cm³
融点
-112.0 °C
沸点
10.7 °C
溶解度
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
44.0262
XLogP
-0.1
TPSA
12.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
10.0

別名

EO Epoxyethane

関連化合物

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 Oxide?
Ethylene Oxide (C₂H₄O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Oxirane.
What is the molecular weight of Ethylene Oxide?
Ethylene Oxide has a molar mass of 44.053 g/mol.
What state is Ethylene Oxide at room temperature?
Ethylene Oxide is a gas at room temperature.
Is Ethylene Oxide organic or inorganic?
Ethylene Oxide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ethylene Oxide?
Ethylene Oxide (C₂H₄O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).