| Identification | |
| Name: | Ethenone |
| Synonyms: | Ketene(8CI);Carbomethene; |
| CAS: | 463-51-4 |
| EINECS: | 207-336-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 42.04 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H2O/c1-2-3/h1H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 1955 |
| Melting Point: | -150ºC |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Boiling Point: | -56ºC |
| Density: | 0.712 g/cm3 |
| Refractive index: | 1.303 |
| Water Solubility: | REACTS with water |
| Solubility: | REACTS with water |
| Appearance: | COLOURLESS GAS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Color: | COLORLESS GAS Colorless gas. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Toxic by inhalation, strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. TLV: TWA 0.5
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