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Introduction Succinic acid is a four-carbon dicarboxylic acid used as a platform chemical in industries ranging from bioplastics (PBS), pharmaceuticals, solvents, to food and cosmetics. Traditionally derived from petrochemicals via maleic anhydride, succinic acid...
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Introduction Alpha-ketoglutaric acid (α-KG), also known as 2-oxoglutarate, is a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, essential for cellular respiration, nitrogen metabolism, and biosynthesis of amino acids like glutamate. In industry, α-KG is valued...
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Introduction Azelaic acid (nonanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring C9 dicarboxylic acid valued for its applications in personal care (acne treatments, skin lightening), polymer manufacturing, lubricants, and plasticizers. Traditionally produced by ozonolysis of...
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Introduction Adipic acid (hexanedioic acid) is a key industrial dicarboxylic acid primarily used in the production of nylon-6,6, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and resins. Conventionally produced from petroleum-based cyclohexane via oxidation, this process emits...
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Introduction Xylitol is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol (C₅H₁₂O₅) widely used as a low-calorie, non-cariogenic sweetener in food, oral care, and pharmaceutical industries. Traditionally, it is chemically synthesized by hydrogenation of xylose extracted...
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Introduction 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a key industrial chemical used in the synthesis of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyurethanes, spandex fibers, solvents, and coatings. Traditionally derived from fossil resources such as acetylene and formaldehyde, its...
