Propene (Noun)
Meaning
A flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Propene is a building block for the production of many chemical compounds, including plastics and fibers.
- The petrochemical plant uses steam cracking to convert petroleum into propene and other valuable chemicals.
- Propene is a major precursor to polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide range of applications.
- The synthesis of propene oxides requires careful control of reaction conditions to ensure high yields and minimal byproducts.
- The company's research and development team is working on a new method for producing propene from renewable biomass sources.