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Is Propylene vegan?

Propylene

Vegan

Propylene (propene) is a flammable gaseous hydrocarbon obtained as a by-product of petroleum refining and natural gas processing via steam cracking. It is an important industrial chemical used as a precursor to many plastics and chemical intermediates.

Also known as 1-Methylethylene, Methylethylene, Propene
CAS number 115-07-1
EC number 204-062-1
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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