Epoxyethane (ethylene oxide, EO) is a colourless gas at room temperature. The bonds in the ring are easily broken so epoxyethane is very reactive. This, together with it being made directly from ethene (ethylene), a readily available feedstock, makes it an extremely important intermediate in the manufacture of many useful chemicals.

Ethylene oxide is an organic compound with the formula C2H4O. It is a cyclic ether and the simplest epoxide: a three-membered ring consisting of one oxygen atom and two carbon atoms. Ethylene oxide is a colorless and flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor.

Epoxyethane reacts with water in the presence of an acid catalyst (very dilute sulphuric acid) at a temperature of about 60°C. Ethane-1,2-diol is produced. A large excess of water is used to try to prevent the product from reacting with the original epoxyethane.

2024年5月15日 · Ethylene oxide (also abbreviated EO and EtO) is a versatile compound used in the production of other chemicals for a variety of industrial applications and everyday consumer products, including household cleaners, personal care items and fabrics.

2024年4月29日 · Revision notes on Epoxyethane for the Oxford AQA International A Level Chemistry syllabus, written by the Chemistry experts at Save My Exams.

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Ethylene oxide (chemical formula C 2 H 4 O) is an important industrial chemical. It is also known as epoxyethane (IUPAC name), oxirane, and dimethylene oxide. At room temperature and ordinary atmospheric pressure, it is a flammable gas, so it is usually stored as a pressurized or refrigerated liquid.

2023年1月23日 · Epoxyethane reacts with water in the presence of an acid catalyst (very dilute sulphuric acid) at a temperature of about 60°C. Ethane-1,2-diol is produced. A large excess of water is used to try to prevent the product from reacting with the original epoxyethane.

2024年9月13日 · NIOSH: Occupational Safety and Health Guideline for Ethylene Oxide, Potential Human Carcinogen. 1988.

2024年5月10日 · Other Names: EO, ETO, 1,2-Epoxyethane, dimethylene oxide Main Uses: Used to manufacture other chemicals, to sterilize medical devices, and as a fumigant. Appearance: Colourless gas.