methylbutene
Methylbutene refers to a group of alkene hydrocarbons with the chemical formula C5H10. They are isomers of pentene, meaning they have the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms. Specifically, methylbutenes contain a methyl group (CH3) attached to a butene chain. There are several structural isomers of methylbutene, including 2-methyl-1-butene, 3-methyl-1-butene, 2-methyl-2-butene, and 3-methyl-2-butene. The numbering indicates the position of the methyl group and the double bond within the carbon chain.
These compounds are typically found in petroleum and are produced through the cracking of hydrocarbons. They
In industrial applications, methylbutenes can be used as intermediates in the synthesis of other organic chemicals,