Insights

Introduction Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is a key industrial dicarboxylic acid primarily used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes,...

Introduction Ethylene is the world’s most produced organic compound, acting as a key building block for plastics (like polyethylene), antifreeze,...

Introduction Acrylonitrile is a critical industrial monomer used in producing ABS plastics (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), carbon fiber...

Introduction Terephthalic acid (TPA) is a vital aromatic dicarboxylic acid, used primarily in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate...

Introduction 3-Hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) is a highly versatile C3 platform chemical with applications in biodegradable plastics, acrylic acid,...

Introduction Isosorbide is a renewable, rigid, and thermally stable bicyclic diol derived from glucose. It plays a key role in the production of...

Introduction Epoxides are reactive three-membered cyclic ethers that serve as versatile intermediates in the production of plastics, resins,...

Introduction Dicarboxylic acids (DCAs) are essential platform chemicals used in polyesters, nylons, resins, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals. Common...

Introduction Glycolic acid is a small organic acid (C₂H₄O₃) widely used in cosmetics, biodegradable polymers (like PGA), food processing, leather...

Introduction Furanics are a class of oxygenated heterocyclic compounds derived from biomass sugars, offering great potential as building blocks for...

Introduction Levulinic acid (LA) is a versatile C5 platform chemical, recognized by the US Department of Energy as one of the top bio-based building...