Definition of isoprene in English:
isoprene
noun ˈʌɪsə(ʊ)priːnˈīsəˌprēn
mass nounChemistry A volatile liquid hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum, whose molecule forms the basic structural unit of natural and synthetic rubbers.
Chemical formula: CH₂C(CH₃)CHCH₂
Example sentencesExamples
- Organolithium-initiated polymerization of isoprene was discovered in 1957.
- He attempted to polymerize isoprene, which was known to be a component of rubber.
- Researchers discovered the heatwave caused plants and trees to release a chemical called isoprene, which helps produce ozone in the atmosphere.
- Larger terpenes are uncommon, with the exception of polymeric isoprene, well known as rubber.
- One such experiment using iron sulphate fertilizer yielded troubling results such as release of isoprene, another GHG.
Origin
Mid 19th century: apparently from iso- 'equal' + pr(opyl)ene.