butadiene

 
Pronunciation: /ˌbjuːtəˈdʌɪiːn/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless gaseous hydrocarbon made by catalytic dehydrogenation of butane. It is used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
    • Chemical formula: CH2CHCHCH2

Origin:

early 20th century: from butane + di-1 + -ene