Ethylene

Ethylene

CAS 74-85-1  ·  C2H4  ·  MW 28.05 g/mol

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3D model Ethylene, CAS 74-85-1, molecular formula C2H4, molar mass 28.05 g/mol
About Ethylene

Ethylene is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 74-85-1, with the molecular formula C2H4, and a molar mass of 28.05 g/mol.

The molecule contains 6 atoms connected by 5 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is ethene. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 1.2 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 0 Ų, 0 donors and 0 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The widget above may be used for educational, research and commercial purposes.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC2H4
Masa molowa28.05 g/mol
IUPACethene
SMILESC=C
InChIKeyVGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)1.2
PSA0 Ų
HBD / HBA0 / 0
PubChem CIDCID 6325 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS02
GHS02
GHS04
GHS04
GHS07
GHS07

H220 — Skrajnie łatwopalny gaz

H336 — Może wywoływać uczucie senności lub zawroty głowy

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Synonyms
ETHYLENE · Ethene · Acetene · Elayl · Olefiant gas · 74-85-1 · Athylen · Etileno · Liquid ethylene · Bicarburretted hydrogen · 91GW059KN7 · CHEBI:18153 · RefChem:6430 · DTXCID605931 · 200-815-3
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ethylene — CAS 74-85-1

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