Functional Role

Chemical Intermediates

307 products serving this function

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

Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Trimethyl Phosphate (TMP)
CAS 512-56-1
Phosphorus flame retardant for polyester resins and textile finishes Reactive intermediate and methylating agent in chemical synthesis Catalyst and solvent component in polymer processing
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Amines & Amides
Trimethylamine (TMA)
CAS 75-50-3
A high-reactivity tertiary amine feedstock for downstream quaternary and choline chemistries. It serves primarily as a building block in organic synthesis - notably for choline salts and quaternary ammonium compounds - and as an odorant warning agent for natural gas.
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Polymers & Resins
Trimethylhexamethylene Diisocyanate (2,2,4-/2,4,4- isomer mixture)
CAS 32052-51-0
Liquid aliphatic diisocyanate used to build light-stable polyurethane prepolymers and coatings Crosslinks hydroxyl resins in weatherable 2K-PU coatings, elastomers and adhesives Provides low color and good UV stability versus aromatic diisocyanates
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Amines & Amides
Trimethylhexamethylenediamine (TMD)
CAS 25513-64-8
Trimethylhexamethylenediamine (TMD) is a liquid aliphatic diamine supplied as the commercial mixture of the 2,2,4- and 2,4,4-isomers. It is used primarily as a curing agent for epoxy resins and as a monomer building block for transparent (amorphous) polyamides and polyurethane systems
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Glycols & Polyols
Trimethylolpropane (TMP)
CAS 77-99-6
A trifunctional polyol that introduces branch points and crosslink density into resin and ester systems. Industry references record its use in alkyd resins, polyesters, urethane foams and coatings, UV-crosslinking agents and esters, and synthetic ester lubricants.
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Acids & Salts
Undecylenic Acid (10-Undecenoic Acid)
CAS 112-38-9
A terminally unsaturated fatty acid prized as both a fragrance/flavor material and a versatile synthetic intermediate. It is used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient, as a preservative and cleansing component in cosmetic formulations, and as a reactive chemical intermediate for downstream synthesis.
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Acids & Salts
Urea (Carbamide)
CAS 57-13-6
The benchmark high-nitrogen building block bridging fertilizer, resin, and formulation chemistries. It is used as a nitrogen fertilizer and livestock feed nutrient, as a monomer for urea-formaldehyde and melamine resins, and as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.
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Glycols & Polyols
Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerin, Glycerol)
CAS 56-81-5
A versatile plant-sourced polyol that moisturizes, dissolves, and bodies formulations across countless categories. It functions as a humectant, solvent, and emulsifier across food, personal-care, and industrial formulations, and serves as a carrier solvent, thickener, and antifreeze/freeze-thaw additive.
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Esters
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)
CAS 108-05-4
A workhorse vinyl monomer feeding emulsion polymers, EVA copolymers, and polyvinyl alcohol production. It is consumed at scale to make adhesive and paint emulsions, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers, and acrylic fiber, and is used in safety-glass interlayer films.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES)
CAS 78-08-0
A bifunctional silane that chemically bridges mineral fillers and polymer matrices. It acts as a coupling agent between inorganic fillers and polymers, functioning as an adhesion promoter, crosslinker, and surface modifier, and is used in the production of general-purpose polymers.
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Silanes & Organosilanes
Vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS)
CAS 2768-02-7
A fast-hydrolyzing vinyl silane for coupling and moisture-cure crosslinking. Its hydrolyzable methoxy groups bond inorganic surfaces while the vinyl group reacts with polymers, making it an adhesion promoter and crosslinker for filled and moisture-curable polymer systems.
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Solvents - Aromatic
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
CAS 1330-20-7
A high-strength aromatic solvent and petrochemical feedstock supplied as the standard isomer blend. It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning/degreasing products, as a component of motor and aviation fuels, and as a feedstock for the manufacture of other…
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Glycols & Polyols
Xylitol
CAS 87-99-0
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Acids & Salts
Zinc Bromide
CAS 7699-45-8
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Zinc Carbonate (Basic Zinc Carbonate)
CAS 3486-35-9
A versatile inorganic zinc source spanning rubber compounding, ceramics, and feed. Industrial grades are used as a fire-retardant filler in rubber and plastics, as a pigment, and as a raw material for ceramics and other zinc salts.
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP)
CAS 68649-42-3
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Acids & Salts
Zinc Nitrate
CAS 7779-88-6
A soluble zinc precursor and oxidizing salt for dyeing, catalysis, and chemical synthesis. It is used as a mordant in textile dyeing, as a catalyst in chemical manufacture, as a latex coagulant, and as a zinc source in liquid fertilizers.
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Acids & Salts
Zinc Sulfate
CAS 7733-02-0
A soluble zinc salt that serves equally as an agricultural micronutrient and as an electrolyte and reagent in metal and textile processing. It is used as a zinc micronutrient in fertilizers and animal feeds, as an electrolyte in zinc electroplating, as a mordant in textile…
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Acids & Salts
Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate (Zinc Sulphate, White Vitriol)
CAS 7446-20-0
A water-soluble zinc salt for agriculture, feed, and electroplating. It is used as a soil amendment and fertilizer to correct zinc deficiency, as a zinc source in animal feed, and as a zinc-plating bath electrolyte.
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