Isobutene

Isobutene (Isobutylene) is an unsaturated hydrocarbon and is produced in a subsequent stage after cracking naphtha. Isobutene is used in various application areas of the chemical industry.

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Isobutene (Isobutylene) is produced in a subsequent stage after cracking naphtha in the BASF Steamcracker. It is an unsaturated hydrocarbon which is used in various application areas of the chemical industry. For example as a raw material for butyl rubber and for polyisobutylene. Important characteristics of Isobutene are: highly flammable, toxic, colorless, smell of benzine.