etyleeniin

Etyleenin, also known as ethene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H4. It is a simple alkene, characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond. At room temperature and pressure, etyleeni is a colorless gas with a faint sweet odor. It is highly flammable and is the simplest hydrocarbon containing a double bond.

Industrially, etyleeni is one of the most produced organic chemicals worldwide. Its primary use is as a feedstock for the production of polyethylene, a widely used plastic. Polyethylene is found in countless everyday items, from plastic bags and films to bottles and containers. Etyleenin is also a precursor to other important chemicals, including ethylene oxide, which is used to make antifreeze and polyester fibers, and vinyl chloride, the building block for PVC plastic.

In nature, etyleeni plays a significant role as a plant hormone. It regulates various aspects of plant growth and development, such as fruit ripening, flower senescence, and leaf abscission. This ability to influence ripening has led to its use in agriculture to control the ripening process of fruits after harvesting. Etyleenin is synthesized by many fruits, and its concentration increases as they ripen.