Neoprene

The synthetic rubber (neoprene) is obtained by the polymerization of chloroprene (2-chloro-1, 3-butadiene).

n CH₂ =C(Cl) -CH = CH₂  ———->       ― [CH₂―C(Cl) = CH―CH₂] _n —

       Chloroprene                                     Neoprene (Synthetic rubber)

Uses:

Neoprene is used to prepare reliable gaskets, cable jackets, tubing, Orings, seals, tire-sidewalls, gasoline hoses, wetsuits, and orthopaedic braces.