Ethylene

C₂H₄

IUPAC: Ethene

CAS: 74-85-1

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110

원소 구성

H
14.4%
C
85.6%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant

Structure

SMILES

C=C

성질

유형
organic
상태
gas
몰 질량
28.05 g/mol
밀도
0.0012 g/cm³
녹는점
-169.2 °C
끓는점
-103.7 °C
용해도
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).