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Introduction Succinic acid is a four-carbon dicarboxylic acid used as a platform chemical in industries ranging from bioplastics (PBS),...

Introduction Alpha-ketoglutaric acid (α-KG), also known as 2-oxoglutarate, is a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, essential...

Introduction Azelaic acid (nonanedioic acid) is a naturally occurring C9 dicarboxylic acid valued for its applications in personal care (acne...

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

Introduction Xylitol is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol (C₅H₁₂O₅) widely used as a low-calorie, non-cariogenic sweetener in food,...

Introduction Caprolactam is a vital intermediate chemical used almost exclusively for manufacturing nylon-6, a widely used engineering polymer in...

Introduction Nylons (polyamides) are high-performance engineering plastics used in automotive parts, textiles, electronics, and packaging....

Introduction 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is a key industrial chemical used in the synthesis of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyurethanes, spandex...

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,...