Propylene
Propylene
Propylene (/prəˈpiːliːn/), also known as propene, is a colorless gas with a faint petroleum-like odor. It is one of the basic components in the petrochemical industry.
Etymology
The term "propylene" is derived from the Greek words "pro" meaning "before" and "pene" meaning "almost," referring to the fact that propylene is a precursor to many other compounds.
Production
Propylene is produced from petroleum and natural gas through a process called cracking. It is also a byproduct of oil refining and natural gas processing.
Uses
Propylene is primarily used as a raw material in the production of polypropylene, a versatile plastic used in a wide variety of applications. It is also used in the production of acrylonitrile, propylene oxide, and cumene.
Health Effects
Exposure to propylene can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. It can also cause dizziness, nausea, and unconsciousness in high concentrations.
Related Terms
- Polypropylene: A type of plastic made from propylene.
- Acrylonitrile: A compound derived from propylene used in the production of plastics and synthetic rubber.
- Propylene oxide: A compound derived from propylene used in the production of polyurethane plastics.
- Cumene: A compound derived from propylene used in the production of phenol and acetone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Propylene
- Wikipedia's article - Propylene
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski