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Allene

Chemical Formula: C₃H₄

Other names: 1,2-Propadiene

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 (mix with propyne) in the metal-working industry.

Keywords: unstable, fuel gas

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