CHCHCH3

CHCHCH3 is a chemical formula that represents a molecule. This formula indicates the presence of three carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms within the structure. The arrangement of these atoms determines the specific chemical compound. In this case, the arrangement suggests a three-carbon chain with a double bond between the first two carbon atoms, and a methyl group attached to the third carbon atom. This structure is more commonly known as propene or propylene. Propene is a simple alkene, a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon. It is a colorless gas at room temperature and has a slightly sweet odor. Propene is a significant industrial chemical, primarily produced from petroleum refining and natural gas processing. Its main use is as a feedstock for the production of polypropylene, a widely used plastic. Propene also finds applications in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as propylene oxide, acrylonitrile, and cumene. It can also be used as a fuel, although less common than other hydrocarbons. The presence of the double bond makes propene reactive, allowing it to undergo various addition reactions, which are key to its industrial utility.