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Bio-based Polyurethanes
Polyurethanes (PUs) are versatile polymers used in foams, adhesives, coatings, elastomers, and automotive parts. Conventional PUs are made by...
Bio-based Glutaric Acid
Glutaric acid is a C5 dicarboxylic acid used in the production of polyesters, polyamides (like nylon variants), corrosion inhibitors, plasticizers,...
Renewable Epichlorohydrin (RECH)
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is a crucial intermediate in the production of epoxy resins, elastomers, water treatment chemicals, and coatings....
Bio-based Acrylonitrile
Acrylonitrile is a vital intermediate used in the production of acrylic fibers, ABS plastics, synthetic rubber (NBR), and carbon fiber precursors....
Bio-based Sebacic Acid
Sebacic acid (C10 dicarboxylic acid) is widely used in the production of nylon-6,10, plasticizers, lubricants, cosmetics, and polyesters....
Renewable Diethyl Ether (DEE)
Diethyl ether (DEE) is a highly volatile, low-viscosity solvent widely used in laboratory settings, pharmaceuticals, fuel blends (especially as a...
Bio-based Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is a key monomer used in the production of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA or acrylic glass), coatings, adhesives, paints,...
Renewable Acrolein
Acrolein (CH₂=CH–CHO) is a reactive unsaturated aldehyde primarily used as an intermediate in producing acrylic acid, methionine, and biocides....
Renewable Butyl Acrylate
Butyl acrylate is an essential monomer used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and textile finishes. Conventionally derived from acrylic acid and...
Bio-based Isophorone
Isophorone is a specialty solvent and intermediate used in high-performance coatings, adhesives, and polyurethane systems. Traditionally derived...
Renewable Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a colorless, polar ether widely used as a solvent for polymers, especially in spandex (elastane), PVC, and polyurethanes....
Renewable Acrylic Acid
Acrylic acid is a key monomer used in superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), paints, adhesives, sealants, and textiles. Conventionally produced from...
Bio-based Levoglucosenone
Levoglucosenone (LGO) is a chiral platform molecule derived from cellulose, valued for its applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, specialty...
Renewable Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid is a small α-hydroxy acid used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biodegradable polymers (e.g., PGA), and cleaning agents. Conventionally...
Bio-based Hexane
Hexane is a light hydrocarbon widely used as a solvent in edible oil extraction, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis. Traditionally...