ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site butadiene Also known as 1,3 butadiene (CH2=CHCH=CH2), a gaseous hydrocarbon made by dehydrogenation of butane and butene. Butadiene, an alkene, is mostly polymerized with styrene to make synthetic rubber. Melting point -109°C, boiling point -4°C. See also Diels-Alder reaction. Related category    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP