Applications
Isoprene is used in to prepare synthetic version of natural rubber by polymerization using Ziegler catalysts. It is a basic building block for terpenes especially carotenes, terpenoids, retinol, vitamin-A and tocopherol (Vitamin-E). It finds applications in medical equipments, toys, baby bottle nipples, shoe soles, elastic films and threads for golf balls. Copolymer prepares in association with styrene is used in pressure sensitive adhesives.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, alcohol, acetone and benzene. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases, ammonia, alkali metals, alcohols and oxygen.