Overview
The simplest alkene and the world's most produced organic chemical, used to make polyethylene and as a plant ripening hormone.
- IUPAC Name
- ethene
- CAS Number
- 74-85-1
- PubChem CID
- 6325
- Molecular Formula
- C2H4
- Molar Mass
- 28.054 g/mol
- State at STP
- gas
- Appearance
- Colorless, flammable gas
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H220H280
GHS Pictograms
flamegas-cylinder
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