Acids & Salts
Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP)
CAS 7758-23-8
A fast-acting leavening acid and calcium-phosphate nutrient for baking, feed, and fertilizer. It is used as a leavening acid and acidulant in baking powders and self-rising flours, as a calcium-phosphorus mineral supplement in foods and animal feeds, and as a fertilizer.
Thickening / Rheology
Viscosity Modification
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Solvents - Oxygenated
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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Esters
Monomeric HALS Light Stabilizer (Tetramethylpiperidinyl C16-18 Ester)
CAS 167078-06-0
A monomeric hindered amine light stabilizer in which a 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinol is esterified with C16-18 (stearic-type) fatty acids. The long fatty chains give it strong compatibility and easy dispersion in polyolefins along with an internal-lubrication effect, while the tetramethylpiperidine ring provides the radical-scavenging light stability characteristic…
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Acids & Salts
Monopotassium Phosphate (MKP, Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate)
CAS 7778-77-0
A fully water-soluble phosphorus-potassium salt for fertigation, food buffering, and fermentation. It is used as a high-analysis phosphorus-potassium fertilizer for fertigation and foliar feeding, as a buffering and sequestering agent in food, and as a phosphorus-potassium nutrient in fermentation and microbiological media.
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Acids & Salts
Monosodium Phosphate (MSP, Sodium Phosphate Monobasic)
CAS 7558-80-7
An acidic sodium phosphate buffer for food, water treatment, and cleaning. It is used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in food, as a sequestrant and emulsifying salt, and in water treatment and cleaning formulations.
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Specialty Additives
Montan Wax (Montanic Acid Ester Wax)
CAS 8002-53-7
Lubrication
Slip / Release
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Amines & Amides
Morpholine
CAS 110-91-8
A cyclic secondary amine used to inhibit boiler corrosion and build rubber accelerators. It is used as a corrosion inhibitor and pH-control additive in boiler water and steam systems, as a solvent for resins, waxes, casein, and dyes, and as an intermediate in the synthesis…
pH Adjustment
Corrosion Inhibition
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Esters
Myreth-3 Myristate
CAS 59686-68-9
An ethoxylated fatty ester that conditions and emulsifies in personal-care formulations. It is used as an emollient and nonionic surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Emolliency
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Acids & Salts
Myristic Acid (Tetradecanoic Acid)
CAS 544-63-8
A C14 saturated fatty acid for soaps, surfactants, and cosmetic esters. It is used in soaps, shaving creams, and cosmetics, as a surfactant feedstock, and as a chemical intermediate for esters such as isopropyl myristate and for alkanolamine condensates.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Esters
Myristyl Myristate
CAS 3234-85-3
A dry-feel cosmetic ester used as an emollient and opacifier. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient, opacifier, and skin-conditioning agent.
Emolliency
Slip / Release
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Silanes & Organosilanes
N-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-aminopropylmethyldimethoxysilane (Diamino-Functional Silane)
CAS 3069-29-2
A diamino-functional silane coupling agent that bridges inorganic fillers and organic polymer matrices. It functions as an adhesion/cohesion promoter, surface modifier, and coupling-agent intermediate, bonding inorganic substrates to organic resins.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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Specialty Additives
N-(n-Butyl)thiophosphoric Triamide (NBPT)
CAS 94317-64-3
Synthesis Intermediate
Preservation
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Specialty Additives
N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)
CAS 10036-64-3
An amino sugar building block for supplement and personal-care formulations. It is classified as a food additive/ingredient and a dietary supplement ingredient, and is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Conditioning
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Amines & Amides
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (Acetyl Tyrosine)
CAS 537-55-3
An acetylated amino-acid derivative supplied as a cosmetic tanning-preparation ingredient and specialty biochemical. It is used as a cosmetic ingredient in tanning preparations and is handled as a specialty amino-acid derivative for formulation use.
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Acids & Salts
N-Acetylneuraminic Acid (Sialic Acid)
CAS 131-48-6
A nine-carbon amino sugar acid used as a biochemical and specialty ingredient. It is supplied as a biochemical building block and reference compound in glycoscience and as a specialty ingredient.
Conditioning
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Solvents - Oxygenated
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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Acids & Salts
n-Butyric Acid (Butyric Acid, Butanoic Acid)
CAS 107-92-6
A short-chain fatty acid supplied for ester synthesis, flavor work, and leather processing. Established uses include manufacture of butyrate flavor and fragrance esters, service as a flavoring agent, deliming and swelling of hides in leather processing, and use as a chemical intermediate for cellulose derivatives.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Solvents - Oxygenated
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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Amines & Amides
N-Methyldicyclohexylamine (DCHMA)
CAS 7560-83-0
Delayed-action (sterically hindered) tertiary-amine gelling catalyst for polyurethane Provides extended cream/flow time then strong back-end cure in rigid foam and elastomers Useful where long flow before fast gel is required
Crosslinking / Curing
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Solvents - Oxygenated
n-Propanol (1-Propanol, n-Propyl Alcohol)
CAS 71-23-8
A fast-evaporating primary alcohol stocked for coatings, printing inks, and downstream synthesis. Established uses include solvent service in coatings, lacquers, and flexographic printing inks, use as a chemical intermediate for n-propyl acetate, n-propylamines, and glycol ethers, and as a solvent for natural gums, resins, and…
Defoaming / Foam Control
Solvency
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Amines & Amides
N,N-Diethylbenzylamine (N-Benzyldiethylamine)
CAS 772-54-3
Tertiary-amine catalyst/accelerator for polyurethane and epoxy systems Promotes cure in adhesives, coatings and castings Aromatic tertiary amine alternative to BDMA with modified activity
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine (BDMA)
CAS 103-83-3
Tertiary-amine accelerator/catalyst for polyurethane and epoxy curing Promotes urethane and epoxy ring-opening cure in coatings, adhesives and castings General-purpose catalytic base in industrial formulation
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N-Dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMCHA)
CAS 98-94-2
Balanced blow/gel tertiary-amine catalyst widely used in rigid PU insulation foam Standard catalyst for spray and pour-in-place rigid foam (Polycat 8 grade) Co-catalyst for flexible and semi-rigid systems
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N,N’,N’-Tetrakis(2-Hydroxyethyl)adipamide
CAS 6334-25-4
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,3-propanediamine (TMPDA)
CAS 110-95-2
Bifunctional tertiary-amine catalyst for polyurethane foam and elastomer systems Promotes both blow and gel reactions depending on formulation Used as a co-catalyst to tune reactivity profile
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N,N’,N’-Tetramethyl-1,6-hexanediamine (TMHDA)
CAS 111-18-2
Strong blowing/balanced tertiary-diamine catalyst for rigid and flexible PU foam Drives fast cream/rise in spray and pour rigid insulation foam Co-catalyst for improved flow and surface cure
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)-1,3-benzenedicarboxamide (isophthalamide)
CAS 42774-15-2
Light and heat stabilization of polyamide (nylon) engineering parts and fibers Improves dye uptake/lightfastness and thermo-oxidative stability in PA fibers, carpets and textiles Reduces gas-fume yellowing and processing degradation of polyamide compounds
UV Protection
Preservation
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Bis(3-aminopropyl)ethylenediamine
CAS 10563-26-5
Tetrafunctional polyamine curing agent for epoxy resins, providing high crosslink density and chemical resistance Used in epoxy adhesives, coatings and potting compounds where toughness and solvent resistance are needed Acts as a polyamine building block for amine-cured network formation
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
N,N’-Di-sec-butyl-4,4′-methylenedianiline (Clinker 4200)
CAS 5285-60-9
Secondary aromatic-diamine chain extender/curative for cast PU elastomers (Unilink 4200 type) Provides controlled reactivity and high mechanical performance in cast elastomers Liquid MOCA-alternative diamine curative
Crosslinking / Curing
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Amines & Amides
N,N”’-1,2-Ethanediylbis-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]propyl]-N’,N”-dibutyl-N’,N”-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine] (oligomeric)
CAS 106990-43-6
High-molecular-weight oligomeric triazine HALS for very long-term UV/light stabilization with minimal migration Light stabilization of PE, EVA, ABS, TPO and engineering thermoplastics in demanding weathering applications Durable protection where low volatility and extraction resistance are required (films, profiles, PVC)
UV Protection
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Surfactants - Anionic
Naphthalene Sulfonate (Sodium Naphthalene-1-Sulfonate)
CAS 130-14-3
A sulfonated-naphthalene building block for naphthol and dye-intermediate chemistry. Established uses include service as a chemical intermediate for alpha-naphthol and naphthol derivatives and as a sulfonate used to render phenols water-soluble.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Wetting
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Specialty Additives
Naphthenic Oil (Naphthenic Base Oil)
CAS 64742-52-5
A high-solvency naphthenic base fluid for rubber processing, lubricant formulation, and plasticizing. Its low pour point and high solvency make it a process and extender oil for rubber, a base oil for greases and metalworking fluids, and a plasticizer for adhesives and inks.
Lubrication
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Glycols & Polyols
Neopentyl Glycol (NPG)
CAS 126-30-7
The branched glycol of choice for powder and solvent-borne polyester coating resins. Industry references record it as the main glycol in powder polyester formulations and in solvent-borne polyester paints for coil, can, automotive, and general industrial coatings, and as a feedstock for plasticizers and synthetic…
Plasticizing
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Glycols & Polyols
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
CAS 70693-32-2
A light, dry-feel emollient ester for the oil phase of personal-care formulations. Its established use is as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Polymers & Resins
Neopentyl Glycol Diglycidyl Ether (NPGDGE)
CAS 17557-23-2
A low-viscosity difunctional diluent and modifier for epoxy formulations. It lowers formulation viscosity and is used as a coating and sealant additive.
Crosslinking / Curing
Viscosity Modification
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Glycols & Polyols
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
CAS 68855-18-5
A light, fast-spreading diester emollient that wets pigments and leaves a dry, silky after-feel. It is used in personal-care formulation as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent and as a spreading and pigment-wetting vehicle in color cosmetics.
Emolliency
Lubrication
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Nepheline Syenite
CAS 37244-96-5
A quartz-free alumina-and-alkali source that fluxes glass and ceramics and extends filled coatings. It is used as a fluxing raw material in glass manufacturing and in ceramic bodies and glazes, where it supplies alumina and alkali and lowers fusion temperature.
Thickening / Rheology
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Specialty Additives
Niacinamide (Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3)
CAS 98-92-0
A water-soluble B-vitamin amide supplied for cosmetic, food-fortification, and feed formulators. Established uses include service as a cosmetic skin- and hair-conditioning agent, fortification of grain-based foods, supplementation of animal feed, and use as an ingredient in multivitamin preparations.
Conditioning
Moisture Control
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Acids & Salts
Nitric Acid (HNO3)
CAS 7697-37-2
A high-volume mineral acid for nitration, metal treatment, and nitrate manufacture. Established uses include manufacture of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, metal pickling, cleaning, and etching, production of nitrates, nitro compounds, and explosives, and service as a wet etchant in semiconductor manufacturing.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Natural Extracts & Oils
Noni Fruit Extract (Morinda Citrifolia)
CAS 90045-33-3
A noni-fruit botanical extract supplied to food, beverage, and personal-care formulators. It is supplied as a plant-derived ingredient for food, beverage, and personal-care formulating.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonoxynol-10 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
CAS 26027-38-3
A nonionic ethoxylate surfactant for emulsification, wetting, and detergency in industrial systems. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonoxynol-4 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
CAS 127087-87-0
A low-mole-ratio nonionic ethoxylate used as an oil-soluble emulsifier and wetting agent. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonoxynol-9 (Nonylphenol Ethoxylate)
CAS 14409-72-4
A nonionic ethoxylate surfactant for emulsification, wetting, and detergency. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting/dispersing agent in industrial and cleaning formulations.
Cleaning / Degreasing
Surfactancy
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Specialty Additives
Nonylphenol (NP)
CAS 25154-52-3
An alkylphenol intermediate feedstock for ethoxylate surfactants and phenolic resins. Established uses include service as a feedstock for nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and phenolic resins, and as a co-stabilizer with mixed-metal heat stabilizers in plastics.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE)
CAS 68412-54-4
A workhorse nonionic surfactant for industrial cleaning, emulsification, and wetting. It functions as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and detergent across industrial cleaning, textile processing, paints and coatings, and emulsion polymerization.
Cleaning / Degreasing
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE)
CAS 9016-45-9
A nonionic alkylphenol-ethoxylate surfactant for detergency, emulsification, and wetting. Established uses include service as a surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting agent in detergents, cleaners, and industrial formulations.
Surfactancy
Wetting
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Polymers & Resins
Nylon 12 (Polyamide 12, PA12)
CAS 24937-81-3
A low-moisture, chemical-resistant polyamide supplied as pellets and powder for tubing, coatings, and powder-bed printing. Established uses include flexible tubing and fluid lines, polyamide powder coatings, selective-laser-sintering powder for additive manufacturing, and molded engineering components.
Thickening / Rheology
Lubrication
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (Cyclotetrasiloxane, D4)
CAS 556-67-2
A cyclic siloxane used as a monomer for silicone polymers and as a volatile carrier fluid. Industry references record use in the preparation of methyl silicone oils and as a solvent, diluent, and cosmetic emollient and conditioning fluid.
Solvency
Emolliency
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