Catégorie
Chemical Primary Standard
Numéro CAS
75-21-8
Formule moléculaire
C₂H₄O
Masse moléculaire
44.05g/mol
Synonyme

oxirane, epoxyethane, dihydrooxirene, 1,2-epoxyethane, methylene oxide, ethene oxide, ETO, and oxacyclopropane.

Mots-clés
Miscellaneous Reagents
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Ethylene oxide is a reactive gas used for sterilizing medical equipment and as a key chemical intermediate in producing antifreeze and detergents.