What is another word for butene?
Pronunciation: [bjˈuːtiːn] (IPA) 
Butene, also known as butylene, is a hydrocarbon compound that belongs to the alkene family. It is a colorless gas that has a sweet odor, and consists of four carbon atoms and a double bond. Some common synonyms for butene include 1-butene, cis-butene, trans-butene, and isobutylene. These compounds have similar structures and properties, but differ in their arrangement of atoms and double bond orientation. Butenes are used in a variety of applications, including as feedstocks for the production of plastics, synthetic rubber, and fuel additives. Isobutylene is commonly used in the production of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), which is added to gasoline as an octane booster.
