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propylene [′prō·pə‚lēn] (organic chemistry) CH3CH=CH2Colorless unsaturated hydrocarbon gas, with boiling point of -47°C; used to manufacture plastics and as a chemical intermediate. Also known as methyl ethylene; propene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| BASF AG and Dow Chemical launched a long-term venture to produce propylene oxide (PO) at the world's first commercial-scale hydrogen peroxide propylene oxide (HPPO) plant at BASF's site in Antwerp, Belgium. The novel catalyst technology reportedly incorporates higher levels of ethylene and results in property combinations not seen in typical Ziegler-Natta or metallocene-based propylene copolymers. A University of Wisconsin study showed that drenching with propylene glycol greatly decreased non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) levels and liver fat deposition, suggesting improved energy balance and reduced risk of fatty liver and ketosis. |
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