Butadienemonomeerien

Butadienemonomeerien, often referred to as butadiene monomers, are organic compounds with the chemical formula C4H6. The most common and commercially significant isomer is 1,3-butadiene. These molecules consist of a four-carbon chain with two conjugated double bonds. This conjugated system gives butadiene its characteristic reactivity, particularly its propensity to undergo polymerization.

Butadiene is a crucial building block in the petrochemical industry. Its primary use is in the production of synthetic rubbers, such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber (PBR). SBR is widely used in tire manufacturing, while PBR finds applications in impact modification of plastics and in footwear. Beyond rubber, butadiene is also a precursor for various plastics and other chemicals, including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin, adiponitrile (a key intermediate in nylon production), and synthetic fibers.

Industrially, butadiene is typically produced as a co-product of steam cracking, a process used to produce ethylene and propylene from hydrocarbons. It can also be manufactured through the dehydrogenation of n-butane or n-butenes. Butadiene is a colorless gas at room temperature and pressure, and it is highly flammable. Due to its reactivity, it is usually stored and transported under pressure as a liquefied gas. Its chemical properties make it a versatile monomer for creating a wide range of polymers with diverse properties.