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  1. Olefin | Description, Characteristics, & Types | Britannica

    olefin, compound made up of hydrogen and carbon that contains one or more pairs of carbon atoms linked by a double bond. Olefins are examples of unsaturated hydrocarbons …

  2. Alkene - Wikipedia

    In organic chemistry, an alkene, or olefin, is a hydrocarbon containing a carbon –carbon double bond. [1] . The double bond may be internal or at the terminal position. Terminal alkenes are …

  3. Olefins - Chevron Phillips Chemical

    Produced from natural gas liquids (NGLs), olefins are important building blocks for other chemicals, plastics and fibers. We gather, buy, sell and fractionate NGLs, then manufacture …

  4. Olefins in Petroleum Refinery - www.thepetrosolutions.com

    Olefins, also called alkenes or alkynes are compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon that contains one or more pairs of carbon atoms linked by double or triple bonds. Olefins do not …

  5. What is an Olefin? - BYJU'S

    Olefins, also known as alkenes, are hydrocarbons that feature one or more double bonds between two adjacent carbon atoms. This term is generally used to denote the hydrocarbons that …

  6. What Is Olefin Used For? Key Applications Explained

    Aug 30, 2025 · Olefins, also known as alkenes, are unsaturated hydrocarbons characterized by at least one carbon-carbon double bond in their molecular structure. This double bond provides a …

  7. Home | INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

    Dec 13, 2022 · Our mission is to transform hydrocarbon raw materials into high quality olefins, high density polyethylene, polypropylene and to convert high density polyethylene resin into …

  8. Olefins - American Chemistry Council

    Olefins are a class of chemicals that includes ethylene, propylene, and 1,3-butadiene.

  9. Olefin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Olefins are hydrocarbon structures characterized by having at least one carbon-carbon double bond and are represented by the general formula C n H 2n. They differ from saturated …

  10. Olefin: Definition, Types, Properties & Examples Explained

    In chemistry, olefins are more commonly known as alkenes. They are a class of unsaturated hydrocarbons, which means they contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) in …