👉 Isoprenes are a type of aliphatic hydrocarbons that have a single carbon atom. They are the building blocks of many organic compounds and are essential for the synthesis of many drugs, enzymes, and hormones. Isoprenes can be classified into two main types: isoprenoids (also known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and isovalent isoprenoids. Some examples of isoprene compounds include benzene, toluene, and eth