Identification

Nameethylene
IUPACethene
CAS Number74-85-1
EINECS200-815-3
FDA UNII91GW059KN7
Molecular FormulaC2 H4
Molecular Weight28.05388000
MDL NumberMFCD00008604
Nikkaji NumberJ1.939I
Beilstein1730731

Regulatory

DG SANTE Food Contact Materialsethylene
FDA Mainterm (IAUFC)74-85-1 ; ETHYLENE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless gas (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Soluble in water, 131 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)

No sensory data available

Safety Information

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Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LCLo 950000 ppm/5M

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryindirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings
Recommendation for ethylene usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for ethylene flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

apple paradise apple carrot tissue culture melon bitter melon fruit onion bulb soybean tissue culture tomato fruit

Synonyms

acetene ethene olefiant gas Try the PubMed Search.