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**Systematic name:** Ethene
**Molecular formula:** C₂H₄
**Chemical formula (condensed):** CH₂=CH₂
**Molar mass:** 28,05 g/mol
**Information:** Ethylene is the simplest alkene. Under normal conditions it is a colourless flammable gas with a sweetish smell. It explodes when mixed with air.
**Use:** Ethylene is a very cheap and extremely important chemical raw material (production of polyethylene, ethanol, ethylene glycol etc.).
