butadiene

American  

[byoo-tuh-dahy-een, -dahy-een] / ˌbju təˈdaɪ in, -daɪˈin /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a colorless, flammable gas, C 4 H 6 , soluble in alcohol but not in water, usually derived from butane or butene: used chiefly in the manufacture of rubber and paint, and in organic synthesis.

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butadiene British  

/ ˌbjuːtəˈdaɪiːn /

noun

1. Systematic name: buta-1,3-diene.  a colourless easily liquefiable flammable gas that polymerizes readily and is used mainly in the manufacture of synthetic rubbers. Formula: CH 2 :CHCH:CH 2

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butadiene Scientific  

/ byo̅o̅′tə-dī′ēn′ /

1. A colorless, highly flammable hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum and used to make synthetic rubber. Chemical formula: C ₄ H ₆ .

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Etymology

Origin of butadiene

First recorded in 1895–1900; buta(ne) + di- ¹ + -ene

Example Sentences

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butadiene

The analysis identified styrene and butadiene from standard PMA, polyethylene from recycled plastic and fishing net pavements, and isoprene and butadiene rubber from vehicle tires.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026

Higher nitrile butadiene rubber prices following the Middle East conflict have raised input costs, but NBR supply remains stable due to Hartalega’s diversified supplier base, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

It manufactured butadiene, a chemical needed to make artificial rubber, because the world’s natural rubber supply was mostly in the hands of the enemy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

The largest North American processor of the petrochemicals butane and butadiene, plans to continue operations while it restructures, said Chief Executive Edward J. Dineen in a statement.

From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2022

Therefore 0.179 mol/L of butadiene remain at the end of 10.0 min, compared to the 0.200 mol/L that was originally present.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019