Ethen (IUPAC name)

Ethene, also known as ethylene, is a colorless gas with a sweet odor. It is a simple organic compound made up of two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms (C2H4). Ethene is important in the chemical industry, as it is a building block for producing various plastics, antifreeze, and synthetic fibers. Additionally, it plays a significant role in agriculture as a natural plant hormone that regulates growth and ripening in fruits. Ethene is widely utilized for its contributions to both industrial applications and natural processes in plants.