by | Jul 4, 2025 | Bio Products, Uncategorized
Citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid used extensively in food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, and biopolymer production. While commonly perceived as bio-based, its production history and feedstock sourcing are critical to ensuring true renewability....
by | Jul 4, 2025 | Bio Products, Uncategorized
Butyric acid (C₄H₈O₂) is a short-chain fatty acid with applications in flavorings, pharmaceuticals, animal feed additives, plasticizers, biofuels, and perfumes. Traditionally produced by oxidation of butyraldehyde (a petrochemical derivative), it can now be sourced...
by | Jul 4, 2025 | Bio Products, Uncategorized
Methacrylic acid (MAA) is a key monomer used in the production of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA or acrylic glass), coatings, adhesives, superabsorbents, and resins. Traditionally derived from acetone, hydrogen cyanide, and isobutylene, its petrochemical production...
by | Jul 4, 2025 | Bio Products, Uncategorized
Levulinic esters are emerging green solvents and bio-based intermediates used in coatings, cleaners, lubricants, plasticizers, and biofuel additives. They are produced by esterifying levulinic acid, a platform molecule derived from lignocellulosic biomass, with...
by | Jul 4, 2025 | Bio Products, Uncategorized
Ethyl acetate is a widely used solvent in pharmaceuticals, paints, coatings, adhesives, and food flavorings. Conventionally produced via fossil-based ethanol and acetic acid, it contributes to carbon emissions and relies on non-renewable resources. Bio-based ethyl...
by | Jul 4, 2025 | Bio Products, Uncategorized
Diphenolic acid (DPA) is a bisphenol analog used in the production of epoxy resins, polyester resins, polycarbonates, and flame retardants. Unlike Bisphenol A (BPA), DPA contains a carboxylic acid group, offering increased hydrophilicity and potential for...
