C₂H₆C2H630.0700 g·mol⁻¹
Molar mass30.070 g·mol⁻¹calc 30.070 • Atomic weights: CIAAW 2021 (conventional atomic weights)
FormulaC₂H₆C2H6
Classorganic • covalentgas
| Element | Count | Mass (g/mol) | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 24.022 | 79.89% |
| H | 6 | 6.048 | 20.11% |
Physical properties
- State at STP
- gas
- Density
- 0.00134 g·cm⁻³ (gas at STP)
- Melting point
- 90.4 K (1 atm)
- Boiling point
- 184.6 K (1 atm)
Structure & bonding
CH3-CH3 single bond with free rotation. Nonpolar hydrocarbon.
Occurrence & preparation
Component of natural gas; isolated by fractionation.
Uses
- Fuel
- Ethylene feedstock
Safety
Flammable gas; asphyxiant.
Consult current SDS. — consult current SDS before handling.