ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site acetylene (C2H2) Also known as ethyne, a colorless, odorless explosive gas. Acetylene is the first member of the ethyne series of hydrocarbons. In high concentration of 40 volumes per cent and higher it has the effect of an anesthetic. Related category    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP