Isoprene

C₅H₈

IUPAC: 2-Methylbuta-1,3-diene

CAS: 78-79-5

Visão geral

Isoprene is the monomer of natural rubber and one of the most important hydrocarbons in biology. Trees emit over 500 million tonnes per year.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110

Composição elemental

H
11,8%
C
88,2%

Usos

  • Synthetic rubber (polyisoprene)
  • Chemical intermediate

Curiosidades

  • Trees globally emit more isoprene than all human industrial activities combined

Segurança

  • ⚠ Extremely flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC(=C)C=C

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
68,12 g/mol
Densidade
0,6810 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
-145,9 °C
Ponto de ebulição
34,1 °C
Solubilidade
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
68,0626
XLogP
2,5
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
51,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isoprene?
Isoprene (C₅H₈) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Methylbuta-1,3-diene.
What is the molecular weight of Isoprene?
Isoprene has a molar mass of 68.12 g/mol.
What state is Isoprene at room temperature?
Isoprene is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Isoprene organic or inorganic?
Isoprene is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Isoprene?
Isoprene (C₅H₈) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).