Propene

Full definition of propene

Noun

1. (organic compound) The official IUPAC name for the organic chemical compound propylene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₃H₆.

Synonyms

• propylene

Derived terms

• cyclopropene
• methylpropene (IUPAC name for isobutylene)

Anagrams

• prepone