Acetaldehyde (Ethanal)
CAS 75-07-0
A high-volume reactive aldehyde intermediate for downstream acetyl and condensation chemistry. It is consumed in the synthesis of acetic acid, acetic anhydride, pentaerythritol, pyridine derivatives, and other organic chemicals, and serves as an intermediate for resins, dyes, and specialty chemistry.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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alpha-Terpineol (α-Terpineol)
CAS 98-55-5
A lilac-note terpene alcohol bridging fragrance, flavor, and solvent duty. It is widely used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics, as a synthetic flavoring agent, and as an organic solvent.
Solvency
Biocidal Action
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Aminomethyl Propanol (AMP, 2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol)
CAS 124-68-5
A multifunctional amino alcohol used as a neutralizer, emulsifier, and acid-gas absorbent. Industry references record its use as a neutralizer/pH regulator and emulsifying agent in cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral-oil and wax emulsions, as an intermediate for surface-active agents, and as an absorbent for acidic…
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Benzyl Acetate
CAS 140-11-4
A jasmine-note aromatic ester serving both perfumery and cellulose-solvent duty. Established uses include service as a fragrance and flavoring agent and as a solvent for cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, and natural and synthetic resins; it also appears in lacquers, polishes, printing inks, and varnish removers.
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Benzyl Alcohol
CAS 100-51-6
A versatile aromatic solvent and preservative spanning coatings, cosmetics, and synthesis. Established uses include service as a solvent for dyestuffs, cellulose esters, and waxes; a preservative and viscosity-control agent in cosmetics; a fragrance component; and an intermediate for benzyl esters and ethers.
Preservation
Solvency
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Bisabolol (Alpha-Bisabolol, Levomenol)
CAS 515-69-5
A chamomile-derived sesquiterpene alcohol used for fragrance and as a soothing cosmetic ingredient. It is used as a fragrance ingredient and as a skin-conditioning (soothing) agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, and is indexed as a JECFA flavoring agent.
Conditioning
Emolliency
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Bisabolol (alpha-Bisabolol)
CAS 23089-26-1
A sesquiterpene alcohol valued as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It is used as a fragrance ingredient, is indexed as a flavoring agent, and is incorporated into cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Conditioning
Emolliency
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Butanol (n-Butanol, n-Butyl Alcohol)
CAS 71-36-3
A versatile four-carbon solvent and chemical intermediate for coatings, resins, and downstream butyl derivatives. It is used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, varnishes, natural and synthetic resins, gums, and dyes, and as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of butyl esters, ethers, and other…
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Diacetone Alcohol
CAS 123-42-2
A slow-evaporating ketone-alcohol solvent that improves flow and gloss in coatings and inks. It is used as a high-boiling solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, resins, pigments, waxes, and oils, in coatings and quick-drying inks, and as a chemical intermediate.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Diethyl Ether (Ethyl Ether)
CAS 60-29-7
A fast-evaporating ether solvent for fats, resins, and synthesis chemistry. It dissolves fats, oils, waxes, resins, gums, nitrocellulose, and alkaloids and serves as a reaction solvent across organic synthesis.
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Dimethyl Carbonate
CAS 616-38-6
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Dimethylformamide (DMF)
CAS 68-12-2
A powerful polar aprotic solvent for dissolving resins, spinning fibers, and driving syntheses. It is used to spin acrylic fibers, to process polymer films and surface coatings, in synthetic leather and wire-enamel manufacture, and as a reaction and crystallization medium.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol, EtOH)
CAS 64-17-5
A versatile industrial alcohol that doubles as solvent, feedstock, and fuel oxygenate across chemical manufacturing. It dissolves a wide range of organic compounds and serves as a reaction and extraction medium, a denatured-alcohol base, and a gasoline octane component.
Biocidal Action
Defoaming / Foam Control
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Ethyl Acetate
CAS 141-78-6
A low-boiling ester solvent prized for fast evaporation and broad compatibility with coatings and inks. It is widely used as a solvent for surface coatings, nitrocellulose, varnishes, and lacquers, in printing inks, and as an extraction and chromatography medium.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA, Isopropanol)
CAS 67-63-0
A high-volume secondary alcohol solvent supplied in bulk for cleaning, extraction, and chemical synthesis. It is widely used as a solvent for oils, resins, and cosmetics, as a chemical synthesis intermediate, and in cleaning, surface-preparation, and antifreeze applications.
Defoaming / Foam Control
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Laureth-2 Acetate
CAS 32289-26-2
An acetate-capped lauryl ethoxylate used as a nonionic emollient and conditioning ingredient. It is used as an emollient and conditioning ingredient in personal-care formulations.
Solvency
Emolliency
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Mesityl Oxide
CAS 141-79-7
A strong-solvency unsaturated ketone for coatings, polymer solutions, and MIBK synthesis. It dissolves resins, gums, vinyl and cellulose polymers, lacquers, enamels, inks, and oils, is a component of paint and varnish removers, and is an intermediate in the manufacture of methyl isobutyl ketone.
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
CAS 67-56-1
A foundational C1 feedstock and solvent underpinning formaldehyde, acetic acid, and fuel chemistries. It is used as a solvent for inks, resins, adhesives, and dyes, as an antifreeze and denaturant, as a fuel and fuel additive, and as the feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE,…
Solvency
Synthesis Intermediate
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
CAS 78-93-3
A high-solvency, fast-flash ketone for coatings, inks, adhesives, and resin processing. It is used primarily as a solvent for surface coatings, gums, resins, cellulose acetate and nitrate, inks, adhesives, and synthetic leather, and as a process solvent in resin and coating manufacture.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC, 4-Methyl-2-Pentanol)
CAS 108-11-2
The workhorse frother of sulfide and coal flotation circuits. It is used as a frother in the froth flotation of copper ores, coal, and tar sands, and as a solvent for dyes, oils, gums, resins, waxes, and cellulose esters.
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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
CAS 108-10-1
A medium-boiling ketone solvent valued for strong solvency in coatings, adhesives, and metal-extraction processes. It dissolves gums, natural and synthetic resins, nitrocellulose, paints, varnishes, and lacquers, and is used as an extraction solvent for metals and in adhesive and coating manufacture.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Monoisopropanolamine (Isopropanolamine, MIPA)
CAS 78-96-6
A primary amino-alcohol for neutralization, emulsification, and metalworking fluids. It is used as an emulsifying and neutralizing agent in metal-cutting oils, soluble textile oils, wax removers, and emulsion paints, and as an intermediate for surfactants, plasticizers, and agrochemicals.
pH Adjustment
Corrosion Inhibition
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n-Butyl Acetate (Butyl Acetate)
CAS 123-86-4
A workhorse coatings solvent stocked in drums and totes for lacquer, ink, and adhesive lines. Established uses include solvent service for nitrocellulose lacquers, acrylic and vinyl resins, printing inks, photographic film, and adhesives, plus duty as a flavor/fragrance ester and a chemical intermediate.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)
CAS 872-50-4
A high-boiling polar aprotic solvent for resins, coatings, and electronics processing. It is widely used as a solvent for resins, polymers, pigments, and coatings, in paint stripping, and in microelectronics and semiconductor processing.
Solvency
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Phenylethyl Alcohol (2-Phenylethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol)
CAS 60-12-8
The rose note of perfumery, supplied as a single aromatic alcohol for fragrance and flavor work. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and detergents, as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and as a fragrance fixative.
Solvency
Biocidal Action
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Propargyl Alcohol (2-Propyn-1-ol)
CAS 107-19-7
A reactive acetylenic alcohol valued as an acid-corrosion inhibitor and a versatile synthesis building block. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor for steel in acid environments, as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvents, and as a chemical intermediate.
Solvency
Corrosion Inhibition
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Propylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether
CAS 5131-66-8
Solvency
Film Formation
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