propylene

American  

[proh-puh-leen] / ˈproʊ pəˌlin /

adjective

1. containing the propylene group.

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noun

1. Also a colorless, flammable gas, C 3 H 6 , of the olefin series: used chiefly in organic synthesis.

propylene British  

/ ˈprəʊpɪˌliːn /

noun

1. another name for propene

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propylene Scientific  

/ prō′pə-lēn′ /

1. A flammable gas produced by cracking (breaking down) petroleum and used to make plastics and isopropyl alcohol. Propylene is the second member of the alkene series. Also called propene. Chemical formula: C ₃ H ₆ .

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Etymology

Origin of propylene

First recorded in 1840–50; propyl + -ene

Example Sentences

Last week, Japanese giant Mitsubishi Chemical started cutting production capacity of its steam cracker, a facility that converts naphtha into ethylene and propylene, which it runs as a joint venture.

From Barron's

Over time, he believes this insight could guide companies toward more efficient methods of producing propylene and other industrial materials while reducing their dependence on trial-and-error approaches that have dominated the field for decades.

From Science Daily

Polyolefins are produced by combining small chain links, or monomers, of ethylene or propylene, which are typically obtained from oil and natural gas.

From Los Angeles Times

It offers several advantages over other petroleum-based carbonates such as ethylene and propylene carbonates, which are key electrolyte carriers in lithium batteries.

From Science Daily

This results in the rotation, fragmentation, and reassembly of canola oil molecules into smaller organic chains, including propylene, a high-energy fuel crucial for many industries.

From Science Daily