isobutylene
noun
a colorless, very volatile liquid or flammable gas, C 4 H 8 , used chiefly in the manufacture of butyl rubber.
isobutene
-
a variation of
isobutylene.
Example Sentences
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For example, due to their different chemical properties, butane is suited for use as a fuel for torches, whereas isobutene is suited for use as a refrigerant and a propellant in spray cans.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The FDA also flagged isobutene and other hydrocarbons, which include butane and propane, as a source of benzene contamination.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2021
Isobutanol can, for example, be dehydrated to form the hydrocarbon isobutene, which can in turn be used to make anything from petrol to jet fuel.
From Nature ● Jun. 22, 2011
