propylene metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0018964

Synonyms

• propylene metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving propylene, an alkene produced by catalytic or thermal cracking of hydrocarbons or as a by-product of petroleum refining. It is used mainly in the preparation of alkylates for gasoline and in the production of polypropylene, acrylonitrile, propylene oxide and a number of other industrial chemicals.

References

• UM-BBD_pathwayID:pro

Ontology

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