| Formula / Notation | C2H4O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 75-21-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 44.05 |
| Melting Point | -170.5 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 51.3 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.8222 at 50 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Miscible (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethylene oxide appears as a clear colorless gas with an ethereal odor with a flash point below 0 °F. Liquid less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. May polymerize exothermically if heated ... |
| Also Known As | oxirane; Oxirane; 75-21-8; Epoxyethane; 1,2-Epoxyethane; Oxacyclopropane; Dihydrooxirene; Anprolene; Oxidoethane; Oxyfume |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Ethylene oxide?
Ethylene Oxide can cause cancer, developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: oxirane
Other Names / Synonyms: oxirane; Oxirane; 75-21-8; Epoxyethane; 1,2-Epoxyethane; Oxacyclopropane; Dihydrooxirene; Anprolene; Oxidoethane; Oxyfume
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -170.5 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 51.3 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.8222 at 50 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 44.05 |
| Solubility | Miscible (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Ethylene oxide appears as a clear colorless gas with an ethereal odor with a flash point below 0 °F. Liquid less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. May polymerize exothermically if heated ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethylene Oxide can cause cancer, developmental toxicity, female reproductive toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Ethylene oxide is: C2H4O