isobutylene

• Hidrocarboneto insaturado de fórmula C4H8, usado na produção de componentes da gasolina e em outras aplicações industriais, como a fabricação de borracha butílica e antioxidantes.

A chemical compound, specifically a hydrocarbon (isobutylene), used in the production of gasoline components and other industrial applications.

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1. Chemical compoundC1formalscientific

   An organic compound (2-methylpropene) used in the production of polymers and as a chemical intermediate.

   Composto químico

   • Isobutylene is a key monomer in the production of butyl rubber.
   • The chemical plant refined isobutylene for use in synthetic rubber.
   • Isobutylene reacts with other compounds to form high-octane gasoline additives.

2. Gasoline componentC1formaltechnical

   A substance utilized in blending gasoline to enhance octane rating or as a precursor for oxygenates.

   Componente da gasolina

   • Refineries often convert isobutylene into MTBE for fuel blending.
   • Isobutylene is a valuable feedstock for producing alkylate in gasoline.
   • The addition of isobutylene-derived compounds improves combustion efficiency.