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Furandicarboxylic Acid (FDCA)

FDCA is a bio-based platform chemical that serves as a renewable alternative to terephthalic acid (TPA), the key monomer in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production. When polymerized with ethylene glycol, FDCA forms polyethylene furanoate (PEF) — a 100% bio-based...

Vanillin Production from Lignin via Enzymatic or Chemical Conversion

Vanillin, the primary component of vanilla flavor, is widely used in food, beverages, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals. Traditionally sourced from vanilla beans or synthesized from petrochemicals (like guaiacol), vanillin can also be produced from lignin — an abundant,...

Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) Production from FDCA and Ethylene Glycol

Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) is a 100% bio-based polyester made from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and ethylene glycol (EG). Often dubbed the “bio-PET alternative,” PEF offers superior gas barrier properties, higher mechanical strength, and full recyclability....

Bio-based Pyroglutamic Acid

Pyroglutamic acid (also called 5-oxoproline) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid formed by the cyclization of glutamic acid. It is widely used in...

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Renewable Cinnamic Acid

Cinnamic acid is an aromatic unsaturated carboxylic acid used in flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a precursor to fine...

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Bio-based Gallic Acid

Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and...

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Bio-based Vanillin

Vanillin is the primary flavor and aroma compound found in vanilla beans. While natural vanillin (from Vanilla planifolia pods) is prized for its...

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Renewable Melamine

Melamine is a nitrogen-rich, triazine-based compound primarily used in the production of melamine-formaldehyde resins, which are widely applied in...

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Bio-based Glucaric Acid

Glucaric acid (also known as saccharic acid) is a high-value dicarboxylic acid derived from glucose, with applications in biodegradable polymers,...

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Renewable Ferulic Acid

Ferulic acid is a phenolic compound naturally found in plant cell walls, where it crosslinks lignin and polysaccharides. Widely used in cosmetics,...

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Bio-based Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective properties. Found primarily in grape skins,...

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Renewable Pyridine

Pyridine is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound widely used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, solvents, and vitamin synthesis (notably...

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Bio-based Kojic Acid

Kojic acid is a naturally occurring chelating agent and antioxidant, primarily used in cosmeceuticals for skin lightening, hyperpigmentation...

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Renewable Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar widely used as a dietary supplement for joint health, and as a building block in pharmaceuticals,...

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Bio-based L-Lysine

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid used extensively as a feed additive, nutritional supplement, and precursor in bioplastics, cosmetics, and...

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