eikosylene Synonyms
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
eikosylene Meaning
Webster
eikosylene (n.)
A liquid hydrocarbon, C20H38, of the acetylene series, obtained from brown coal.
FAQs About the word eikosylene
A liquid hydrocarbon, C20H38, of the acetylene series, obtained from brown coal.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Eikosylene, a 20-carbon unsaturated hydrocarbon, plays a crucial role in the synthesis of various industrial chemicals.
The addition reaction of eikosylene with hydrogen produces eicosane, a saturated hydrocarbon with similar properties.
Eikosylene is used as a starting material for the production of synthetic detergents and plasticizers.
The polymerization of eikosylene results in a polymer called poly(eicosylene), which exhibits excellent mechanical strength.
