2-butene

[US]/[ˈtʊː bjuːtɪn]/
[UK]/[ˈtuː ˈbjuːtɪn]/
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Translation

n.An alkene hydrocarbon with the formula CH₂=CH-CH=CH₂.; A colorless liquid used in the production of polymers and other chemicals.

Phrases & Collocations

2-butene polymerization

containing 2-butene

2-butene yield

2-butene isomer

detecting 2-butene

2-butene source

2-butene reaction

2-butenes react

2-butene presence

2-butene analysis

Example Sentences

the lab synthesized 2-butene from ethanol using a dehydration catalyst.

we analyzed the reaction mixture for the presence of 2-butene.

2-butene readily undergoes polymerization reactions to form polymers.

the yield of 2-butene was improved by optimizing reaction conditions.

2-butene is a valuable intermediate in the production of various chemicals.

the gas chromatograph detected a significant amount of 2-butene in the sample.

we used 2-butene as a monomer in our copolymerization experiment.

the addition of hydrogen to 2-butene produces butane.

2-butene's reactivity makes it useful in diels-alder reactions.

the process involved the selective oxidation of 2-butene to maleic anhydride.

we studied the kinetics of 2-butene isomerization to 1-butene.

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