Structure was calculated using an ab initio method (HF 3-21G*).
Miscellaneous comments:
Spartan'02, Wavefunction, Inc., Irvine, CA
Layman's explanation:
Allene was determined by observing microwave transitions. Little is known about its function in space. It is the simplest member of the 1,2-diene class of compounds. Allenes are not as stable as conjugated dienes or isolated dienes. It is chiefly used in organic synthesis, as chain-transfer reagent in production of polybutadiene and as fuel gas for metal-working industry (mix with propyne).
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