indene

Thân thiện

A chemist carefully pours indene into a beaker during an experiment.

Definition

Noun: 1. A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon: A chemical compound with the formula C₉H₈, which is extracted from petroleum or coal tar. It is a key building block (monomer) used in the industrial production of synthetic resins and other polymers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Indene is an important intermediate in the chemical industry.
  • The fraction containing indene is separated during the distillation of coal tar.
  • This synthetic resin is produced by polymerizing indene.

Advanced Usage

• Chemical Context: In chemistry, is classified as a fused polycyclic hydrocarbon, specifically combining a benzene ring with a cyclopentene ring. Its reactivity allows it to readily undergo polymerization and other reactions to form useful materials.

Variants and Related Words

• Indene resin (n): A synthetic resin produced by the polymerization of indene, often used in adhesives, coatings, and as a modifier for other materials.
• Polyindene (n): The polymer formed from indene monomers.

Synonyms

• Chemical Synonym: 1H-Indene (the systematic IUPAC name).

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific technical meaning within the fields of chemistry and industrial manufacturing. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum or coal tar and used in making synthetic resins