olefine

Synonyms:

alkene, olefin

Types:

ethene, ethylene

a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic

TCE, trichloroethane, trichloroethylene

a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage

Type of:

aliphatic compound

organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative