1. A colorless, flammable hydrocarbon gas (C₄H₈) used in the production of synthetic rubber, plastics, and other industrial chemicals.
Usage: chemistry; also called isobutylene or 2-methylpropene; commonly used in industrial and manufacturing contexts

Examples

• Isobutene is a key raw material in the production of butyl rubber.
• The chemical plant processes isobutene to manufacture high-performance polymers.
• Isobutene can be polymerized to create various plastic products.
• Industrial chemists use isobutene as a building block for synthetic compounds.
• The demand for isobutene in the petrochemical industry continues to grow.