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GO: Biological Process

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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Phenotype
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