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Ethylene, also known as ethene, is an organic compound with the formula C2H4. It is the simplest alkene, a hydrocarbon with one double bond. Ethylene is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint, sweet odor. It is widely used in the chemical industry as a building block for the synthesis of various plastics, such as polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Ethylene is also a natural plant hormone that regulates plant growth and development. It is produced by plants and can be synthesized industrially through the cracking of petroleum fractions. Ethylene's chemical properties make it a versatile compound with applications in both industrial and agricultural contexts.