dichlorobutane

noun di·chlo·ro·butane \ "+ \

Definition of dichlorobutane

: a liquid compound Cl(CH₂)₄Cl made usually from tetrahydrofuran and used chiefly in making adiponitrile for the manufacture of nylon — called also 1,4-dichlorobutane

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