Propylene

Definition

Propylene, also known as propene, is an organic compound with three carbon atoms and a double bond between two carbon atoms. It is commonly used as a starting material for various industrial processes including polymer production.

Related terms

Polymerization: The process by which small molecules, called monomers, are chemically bonded together to form a large chain-like structure called a polymer.

Alkene: A family of hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

Industrial catalyst: A substance that increases the rate of reaction without being consumed itself, often used in chemical manufacturing processes.