Functional Role

Chemical Intermediates

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Chemical intermediates are building-block reactants for synthesis of actives, polymers, and specialties. RawSource supplies amines, acids, and functionalized intermediates in bulk.

Amines & Amides
Diethylenetriamine (DETA)
CAS 111-40-0
A reactive polyamine whose three nitrogen sites make it a workhorse epoxy hardener and amide precursor. It is consumed in the production of reactive polyamide resins, fatty aminoamides, and imidazolines, and serves as a solvent and saponification agent.
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Amines & Amides
Diethylethanolamine (DEAE)
CAS 100-37-8
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Glycols & Polyols
Diglycolamine (DGA)
CAS 929-06-6
A single-amine, ether-linked alkanolamine that strips acid gases at high concentration with low circulation rates. It is used for the removal of acid gases — carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide — from natural and industrial gas streams, as an emulsifying agent in metalworking fluids, and…
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Specialty Additives
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)
CAS 96-26-4
The cosmetic industry's standard self-tanning active: a three-carbon sugar that browns keratin on contact. Beyond cosmetics it serves as a chemical intermediate, humectant, and emulsifier.
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Amines & Amides
Diisopropanolamine (DIPA)
CAS 110-97-4
A secondary alkanolamine combining mild alkalinity with emulsifying power for neutralization and gas treating. It is used as a chemical intermediate, an emulsifying and neutralizing agent, and for the removal of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from natural and industrial gas streams.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
Dimethyl Carbonate
CAS 616-38-6
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Esters
Dimethyl Maleate (DMM)
CAS 624-48-6
A low-molecular-weight unsaturated maleate ester used as a synthetic building block. The reactive double bond supports addition and copolymerization chemistry. It is handled as a reactive intermediate in specialty-chemical synthesis.
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Amines & Amides
Dimethylamine (DMA)
CAS 124-40-3
A reactive secondary amine and a foundational building block for solvents, surfactants, and agrochemicals. It is consumed in the production of the solvents dimethylformamide and dimethylacetamide, water-treatment agents, surfactants, rubber-processing accelerators, and agrochemicals, and is used in leather tanning and electroplating.
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Amines & Amides
Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA)
CAS 108-01-0
A tertiary amino-alcohol acting as catalyst, pH buffer, and corrosion inhibitor across coatings and water systems. It is used as a curing catalyst and accelerator for polyurethane and epoxy resins, a chemical intermediate, a corrosion inhibitor, and a pH-control agent in boiler-water treatment and waterborne…
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Solvents - Oxygenated
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.
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Amines & Amides
DL-Alanine (2-Aminopropanoic Acid)
CAS 74144-49-3
A racemic amino acid used as a flavor-modifying additive and an amino-acid building block. It is a non-essential amino acid documented for use as a flavoring agent and serves as an amino-acid building block in chemical and biochemical applications.
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Amines & Amides
Dodecylamine (Laurylamine)
CAS 124-22-1
A primary fatty amine used as a flotation collector, cationic-surfactant feedstock, and chemical intermediate. It is used to make cationic surfactants, as a surfactant in non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying (flotation), in dye and pigment production, and as a chemical intermediate.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
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.
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Amines & Amides
Ethanolamine (Monoethanolamine, MEA)
CAS 141-43-5
An amino alcohol that anchors both acid-gas treating and downstream surfactant chemistry. It is widely used to scrub acid gases (CO2 and H2S) from natural gas and process streams and as a building block for nonionic surfactants, soaps, and detergents.
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Amines & Amides
Ethylamine (Monoethylamine)
CAS 75-04-7
A reactive primary amine feedstock for herbicide, dye, and resin synthesis. Principal outlets include the manufacture of triazine herbicides, dyes, and resins, with additional use in oil refining and as a stabilizer for rubber latex.
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Solvents - Aromatic
Ethylbenzene
CAS 100-41-4
A high-purity aromatic intermediate produced almost entirely to feed downstream styrene manufacture. Its dominant application is as the feedstock for styrene monomer production; it also serves as a solvent for resins and coatings and as a blending component in motor and aviation fuels.
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Glycols & Polyols
Ethylene Glycol (MEG, EG)
CAS 107-21-1
A high-volume diol bridging coolant duty and polyester production. Its largest use is as antifreeze and heat-transfer/coolant fluid; it is also a primary feedstock for polyester fibers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.
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Amines & Amides
Ethylenediamine (EDA)
CAS 107-15-3
A difunctional diamine feedstock for chelants, resins, and epoxy curing. It is consumed in the manufacture of chelating agents such as EDTA, polyamide resins, fungicides, and corrosion inhibitors, and serves as an epoxy curing agent, an emulsifier, and a stabilizer for rubber latex.
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Specialty Additives
Eugenol (4-Allyl-2-methoxyphenol)
CAS 97-53-0
A clove-derived aroma phenol that doubles as a flavor note and a vanillin precursor. It is used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient, contributing warm, spicy, clove-like character, and as a chemical intermediate, notably for the production of isoeugenol and vanillin.
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Acids & Salts
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron(II) Sulfate)
CAS 7720-78-7
A low-cost iron(II) source that doubles as a reducing agent and coagulant across water treatment, cement, and pigment production. It is used as an iron micronutrient in fertilizers and animal feeds, as a coagulant in water and wastewater treatment, as a reducing agent (including chromium(VI)…
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Specialty Additives
Formaldehyde (Formalin)
CAS 50-00-0
A high-volume C1 building block anchoring resin manufacture and a broad range of industrial processing. Its predominant use is as a chemical intermediate, notably in urea-formaldehyde and related resins, with further uses as a disinfectant and fumigant and in wood preservation, leather tanning and textile…
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Acids & Salts
Formic Acid (Methanoic Acid)
CAS 64-18-6
A versatile organic acid used wherever a strong, volatile, readily-decomposing acid is required. It is used in textile, leather and paper dyeing and finishing, in electroplating, as a chemical intermediate, and as a corrosion inhibitor in oilfield treatment fluids.
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Acids & Salts
Fumaric Acid (trans-Butenedioic Acid)
CAS 110-17-8
A long-shelf-life solid acidulant and a reactive diacid for unsaturated polyester systems. It is used as a food acidulant (for example in gelatin desserts and dry beverage powders), as a fortifier in unsaturated polyester, paper-size and alkyd coating resins, and as a chemical intermediate.
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Specialty Additives
Glucose (Dextrose, D-Glucose)
CAS 50-99-7
A fermentation-grade and food-grade sugar that feeds both human nutrition and industrial bioprocesses. It is used as a food ingredient (confectionery, baking, canning, brewing and wine-making), as a fermentation substrate for producing amino acids and other bioproducts, and as a feedstock for caramel coloring.
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Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA)
CAS 106-91-2
A dual-reactive epoxy-methacrylate monomer for crosslinking and adhesion. It serves as a crosslinking and adhesion-promoting comonomer in acrylic and vinyl resins, a reactive monomer and diluent in coatings and adhesives, and an impregnant for paper and textiles.
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Acids & Salts
Glycine (Aminoacetic Acid)
CAS 56-40-6
Glycine is the simplest amino acid — a clean buffering agent, reagent and flavor/feed nutrient, supplied as a water-soluble crystalline solid.
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Acids & Salts
Glycolic Acid 70% (Hydroxyacetic Acid, GA)
CAS 79-14-1
High-strength alpha-hydroxy acid that descales, etches, and acidulates across metal-cleaning and textile lines. Used industrially to clean metals and dairy/oilfield equipment, in textile dyeing/finishing and leather tanning, in adhesives and electroplating, and as a pH adjuster in personal-care formulations.
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Specialty Additives
Glyoxal (Ethanedial)
CAS 107-22-2
A compact difunctional aldehyde prized for crosslinking starch, cellulose, and protein-based substrates. It reacts with polyhydroxyl and protein substrates such as polyvinyl alcohol, starch, cellulose, casein, and gelatin to build wet strength and dimensional stability, and it serves as a formaldehyde substitute in several of…
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Acids & Salts
Guanidine Carbonate
CAS 124-46-9
Crystalline guanidine salt that serves as a nitrogen-rich synthetic building block. Used as a chemical intermediate and building block in the synthesis of guanidine derivatives, resins, and specialty chemicals, and as an alkalinity/pH-adjusting agent in industrial formulations.
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Acids & Salts
Guanidine Carbonate (99%)
CAS 593-85-1
High-assay guanidine salt for synthesis routes that demand low-residue feedstock. Used as a nitrogen-rich chemical intermediate in the synthesis of guanidine derivatives, resins, and specialty chemicals, and as an alkalinity/pH-adjusting agent.
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Acids & Salts
Hexafluorozirconic Acid
CAS 12021-95-3
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Hexamethyldisiloxane (MM, HMDSO)
CAS 107-46-0
Hexamethyldisiloxane (MM / HMDSO, CAS 107-46-0) is the shortest linear siloxane and the most volatile silicone fluid, at about 0.65 cSt — sold in the trade as MM fluid. It acts as a chain stopper in PDMS manufacture, a fast-evaporating carrier in personal care, and…
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Polymers & Resins
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI)
CAS 822-06-0
The aliphatic diisocyanate behind weather- and UV-stable two-component polyurethane topcoats. It is mainly converted to higher-molecular-weight HDI-based polyisocyanates (biuret and isocyanurate) that act as crosslinkers in two-component polyurethane paint systems for automotive refinish, marine, and industrial-maintenance coatings.
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Amines & Amides
Hexamethylenediamine (HMDA)
CAS 124-09-4
Aliphatic diamine curing agent for epoxy resins, giving a flexible, impact-resistant cured film Diamine chain extender/monomer for polyamide and polyurethane systems Used in industrial coatings and adhesives requiring a primary-amine cure
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Acids & Salts
Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid, HCl)
CAS 7647-01-0
A high-volume mineral acid stocked for metal treatment, pH adjustment, and chemical synthesis. It is used for metal pickling and surface cleaning, electroplating, ore and oil-well acidizing, pH neutralization, and as a feedstock for producing chlorides and other chemicals.
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Acids & Salts
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)
CAS 7664-39-3
A specialty mineral acid supplied for etching, metal pickling, and fluorochemical production. Industrial uses include glass and quartz etching, stainless-steel pickling, semiconductor wet etching, exotic-metal extraction, and use as a catalyst and fluorinating agent for producing fluorine-containing chemicals.
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Glycols & Polyols
Hydrogenated Bisphenol A (HBPA)
CAS 80-04-6
Cycloaliphatic diol building block for saturated polyester and polyurethane systems with improved weatherability versus aromatic bisphenol A Reactive polyol used as a chain-extender/modifier in coatings and resin networks Provides a hydrogenated, UV-stable backbone in high-durability coating resins
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Hydrotalcite (Synthetic Magnesium Aluminum Hydroxycarbonate)
CAS 11097-59-9
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Specialty Additives
Imidazole
CAS 288-32-4
Heterocyclic latent curing agent/accelerator for one-component epoxy systems, giving high-Tg, heat-resistant networks Used in epoxy molding compounds, electrical laminates and powder coatings as a fast cure catalyst Promotes homopolymerization of epoxy groups at elevated cure temperatures
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Specialty Additives
Iodine (I2)
CAS 7553-56-2
An elemental halogen supplied in bulk as a chemical reagent, catalyst, and disinfectant feedstock. Established uses include manufacture of organic and inorganic chemicals and pharmaceuticals, disinfectant production, animal-feed supplementation, catalysis, and photographic, ink, and colorant applications.
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Amines & Amides
Isophorone Diamine (IPDA)
CAS 2855-13-2
A cycloaliphatic diamine serving both as a color-stable epoxy hardener and the route to IPDI. Industry references record its use as an epoxy hardener, as a chemical intermediate for the corresponding diisocyanate, and in the production of polymers, mainly polyurethanes.
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Polymers & Resins
Isophorone Diisocyanate (IPDI)
CAS 4098-71-9
A cycloaliphatic diisocyanate for non-yellowing, weather-resistant polyurethane coatings and elastomers. Industry references record its resistance to light discoloration and chemical attack, and it is used in powder coatings and one-component polyurethane enamels.
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Acids & Salts
Isophthalic Acid (IPA)
CAS 121-91-5
An aromatic diacid that upgrades unsaturated polyester and gel-coat resins to high-performance grades. Industry references record its use as a comonomer with terephthalic acid in bottle and specialty resins, in high-performance unsaturated polyesters, and in adhesives, inks, and wire enamels.
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Solvents - Oxygenated
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.
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Amines & Amides
Isopropylamine (2-Aminopropane)
CAS 75-31-0
A reactive primary alkylamine supplied in bulk as a solvent and synthesis intermediate. It is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, dyes, rubber additives, surfactants, and other organic chemicals.
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Acids & Salts
Isostearic Acid
CAS 30399-84-9
A liquid branched-chain C18 fatty acid supplied for ester synthesis, emulsification, and corrosion inhibition. Per its CIR/PubChem classification it is used as an emulsifier, surfactant, and binding agent, and as a corrosion inhibitor and chemical intermediate.
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Specialty Additives
Kojic Acid
CAS 501-30-4
A naturally fermented pyranone valued for tyrosinase inhibition and as a building block for maltol-class flavor chemistry. It is used as a food additive to inhibit enzymatic browning, as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of the flavor compounds maltol and ethyl maltol, and as…
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Amines & Amides
L-Alanine (Alanine)
CAS 56-41-7
A fermentation-grade amino acid serving food, nutrition, and biochemical-reagent supply chains. It is used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, as a substrate in microbiological and biochemical research and culture media, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
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