Ethylene

C₂H₄

IUPAC: Ethene

CAS: 74-85-1

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110

元素组成

H
14.4%
C
85.6%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Asphyxiant

Structure

SMILES

C=C

属性

类型
organic
状态
gas
摩尔质量
28.05 g/mol
密度
0.0012 g/cm³
熔点
-169.2 °C
沸点
-103.7 °C
溶解度
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).