Noun
An oily, volatile hydrocarbon, obtained by the distillation of caoutchouc or guttaipercha.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBiological lipids originate entirely or in part from two distinct types of biochemical subunits or "building-blocks": ketoacyl and isoprene groups. Source: Internet
Terpenes are derived from 5-carbon isoprene units and comprise essential oils, carotenoids, resins, and latex. Source: Internet
GlycosBio’s Bio-SIM™ (biologically produced synthetic isoprene monomer) technology provides high-yields of isoprene from low-cost feedstocks such as crude glycerol that are available globally and are sustainable on a large scale. Source: Internet
Kraton™ D1183 BT by KRATON is a clear, linear block copolymer based on styrene and isoprene with a polystyrene content of 16%. Source: Internet
The two terminal isoprene groups of lycopene can be cyclized to produce beta-carotene, which can then be transformed into a wide variety of xanthophylls. Source: Internet
Used as peptizer for natural and isoprene rubber as well as for their blends with other synthetic rubbers. Source: Internet