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isobutylene

isobutylene

8.9
A gas that burns easily and is used to make man-made rubber, plastics, and fuel additives
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪsoʊˈbjuːtɪliːn/
  • Specialized
: isobutileno
  • Workers must monitor all storage areas because isobutylene is highly flammable and volatile.

Examples

  • The chemical plant increased its output of isobutylene to meet the growing demand for high-octane gasoline.

  • Isobutylene is commonly used as a starting material in the production of synthetic rubber.

  • The chemical isobutylene is often used to produce synthetic rubber.

  • Many industries rely on isobutylene for various applications.

  • Isobutylene is a key ingredient in the production of synthetic rubber and plastics.

  • The factory produces isobutylene in large quantities for use in gasoline additives.

  • Safety measures are essential when handling isobutylene due to its flammable nature.

Synonyms

butylene
vsisobutylene
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A chemical used to make synthetic rubber and other industrial products

is a single specific C4H8 isomer mainly used for rubber, plastics, and gasoline additives

Surface Forms

isobutylene singular
isobutylenes plural

Morphology

isobutylene = butylene (semi-transparent) = iso + butyl + ene

The prefix 'iso' is a technical chemical combining form indicating a particular isomer of butylene; recognizable to chemistry-literate users but not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Isobutylene comes from the prefix iso-, which means 'same', and butylene, a name related to butane, the four-carbon gas. So isobutylene is a 'same' or special form of a four-carbon gas, which is why its name tells chemists it is a flammable gas used to make rubber and plastics.