acetileno
Acetileno, also known as ethyne, is a chemical compound with the formula C₂H₂. It is the simplest alkyne, a class of hydrocarbons characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon triple bond. Acetylene is a colorless gas at room temperature and pressure, with a distinctive, though often masked by impurities, garlic-like odor.
Historically, acetylene was a significant industrial chemical, primarily produced through the reaction of calcium carbide with
Acetylene is highly flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air. Its combustion is highly exothermic,
Beyond its use in welding, acetylene serves as a feedstock for the synthesis of various organic chemicals.