isobutene

/aɪsoʊˈbjuːtiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with the chemical formula (CH₃)₂C=CH₂.

“Isobutene is a precursor to the manufacture of methyl methacrylate.”

2. noun

A type of alkene.

“The isobutene present in the mixture was converted to a different compound.”

Synonyms

  • 2-methyl-1-propene
  • isobutylene