2,3-Dimethyl-1,3-butadiene (CED0015987)

2,3-Dimethyl-1,3-butadiene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H10 and an average molecular weight of 82.15 g/mol. 2,3-Dimethyl-1,3-butadiene belongs to the branched unsaturated hydrocarbons, a subclass of unsaturated hydrocarbons within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 22 recorded sources across several categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, electric switches, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. In the realm of food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to food preservation, the processing of meats, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, the compound is found in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically within soap detergents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, and tobacco smoke filters. Finally, it is recorded as being released from tents or canopies used in building and construction.