ethylene
acetene
Identification
| Name | ethylene |
| IUPAC | ethene |
| CAS Number | 74-85-1 |
| EINECS | 200-815-3 |
| FDA UNII | 91GW059KN7 |
| Molecular Formula | C2 H4 |
| Molecular Weight | 28.05388000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008604 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.939I |
| Beilstein | 1730731 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | ethylene |
| 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
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-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
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for ethylene usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ethylene flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
acetene
ethene
olefiant gas
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