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Biobased Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids from Vegetable Oils
Biobased lubricants and hydraulic fluids are high-performance fluids derived from renewable vegetable oils like canola, soybean, castor, and...
Lignin-Based Carbon Fibers for Lightweight Composites
Carbon fibers are high-strength, lightweight materials used in aerospace, automotive, sports goods, and wind turbines. Traditionally made from...
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...
Renewable Cinnamic Acid
Cinnamic acid is an aromatic unsaturated carboxylic acid used in flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a precursor to fine...
Bio-based Gallic Acid
Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound known for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and...
Renewable Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)
Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a naturally occurring organic acid derived mainly from Garcinia species, especially Garcinia cambogia and Garcinia...
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...
Renewable Melamine
Melamine is a nitrogen-rich, triazine-based compound primarily used in the production of melamine-formaldehyde resins, which are widely applied in...
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,...
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,...
Bio-based Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective properties. Found primarily in grape skins,...
Renewable Pyridine
Pyridine is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound widely used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, solvents, and vitamin synthesis (notably...
Bio-based Kojic Acid
Kojic acid is a naturally occurring chelating agent and antioxidant, primarily used in cosmeceuticals for skin lightening, hyperpigmentation...
Renewable Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile bio-based platform chemical derived from sugars, acting as a critical intermediate for the production of...
Bio-based N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc)
N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) is an amino sugar derivative of glucose, naturally found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans, fungal cell walls, and...