noun
- Any of several isomeric hydrocarbons with the formula C₅H₁₀, derived from the pentene family; used in organic synthesis and as a solvent.
Usage: chemistry; also called pentene or amylenes (plural)
Examples
- Amylene is commonly used as a starting material in the production of various organic compounds.
- The chemist added amylene to the reaction mixture to facilitate the synthesis.
- Different isomers of amylene have distinct boiling points and chemical properties.
- Amylene can be obtained from the cracking of petroleum fractions.