Specialty Additives
2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA)
CAS 10222-01-2
A non-oxidizing, bromine-based biocide for microbial control in industrial water and process fluids. It controls bacteria, algae, and fungi in industrial water systems and is used as a preservative in pulp and paper-mill water, cooling water, metalworking fluids, oilfield drilling muds, and latex emulsions and…
Biocidal Action
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2,2-Diethoxyacetophenone (DEAP)
CAS 6175-45-7
Liquid Type I acetophenone-derivative photoinitiator for cure of clear UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Liquid initiator for UV inks, varnishes and adhesive primers (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures clear UV-curable adhesives and plastics (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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2,3-Dichlorotoluene
CAS 32768-54-0
Chlorinated toluene intermediate for agrochemical actives and dye synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing) Building block in pharmaceutical fine-chemical routes (Pharmaceuticals)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorobenzonitrile
CAS 20925-85-3
Perchlorinated benzonitrile intermediate for agrochemical and specialty chemical synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroterephthalonitrile
CAS 1897-41-2
Chlorinated aromatic dinitrile intermediate for polymer and specialty chemical synthesis (Plastics & Polymers, Industrial Manufacturing) Building block for agrochemical manufacture (Agriculture)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile
CAS 1835-49-0
Perfluorinated aromatic dinitrile building block for pharmaceutical and agrochemical fluorine chemistry (Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture) Intermediate for specialty fluorochemical synthesis (Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,4-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
CAS 874-42-0
Dichlorinated benzaldehyde intermediate for agrochemical and pharmaceutical actives, including azole-type routes (Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals) Building block for specialty chemical synthesis (Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,4-Dichlorobenzonitrile
CAS 6574-98-7
Dichlorinated benzonitrile intermediate for agrochemical synthesis (Agriculture) Building block for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical routes (Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,4-Diethylthioxanthone (DETX)
CAS 82799-44-8
Type II diethylthioxanthone sensitizer paired with amine co-initiators for UV-curing pigmented inks and coatings (Coatings & Construction) Long-wavelength absorption improves through-cure and speed in UV/UV-LED printing and electronics (Industrial Manufacturing) Low-odor alternative to ITX for sensitizing pigmented UV-cure plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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2,4,6-Trichlorobenzonitrile
CAS 6575-05-9
Trichlorinated benzonitrile intermediate for agrochemical active-ingredient synthesis (Agriculture) Building block for specialty chemical manufacture (Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (TCP)
CAS 88-06-2
Chlorophenol used as a biocidal/antimicrobial active and wood-preservative intermediate (Coatings & Construction, Industrial Manufacturing) Intermediate for agrochemical and specialty chemical synthesis (Agriculture)
Biocidal Action
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,4,6-Trifluorobenzonitrile
CAS 96606-37-0
Trifluorinated benzonitrile building block for pharmaceutical fluorine chemistry (Pharmaceuticals) Intermediate for agrochemical and specialty fluorochemical synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-Di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane
CAS 78-63-7
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile (Dichlobenil)
CAS 1194-65-6
Active ingredient of the soil-applied herbicide dichlobenil for non-crop and aquatic weed control (Agriculture) Intermediate in the manufacture of downstream fluorobenzonitrile building blocks (Industrial Manufacturing)
Biocidal Action
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2,6-Dichlorotoluene
CAS 118-69-4
Chlorinated toluene intermediate for agrochemical and dye synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing) Building block for pharmaceutical fine chemicals (Pharmaceuticals)
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
2,6-Difluoroaniline
CAS 5509-65-9
Fluorinated aniline building block for fluoroquinolone and other pharmaceutical actives (Pharmaceuticals) Intermediate for agrochemical and specialty chemical synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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Amines & Amides
2,6-Difluorobenzamide
CAS 18063-03-1
Key intermediate in the manufacture of benzoylurea insecticides such as diflubenzuron (Agriculture) Difluorobenzamide building block for fine-chemical synthesis (Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile
CAS 1897-52-5
Precursor to 2,6-difluorobenzamide and benzoylurea insect growth regulators such as diflubenzuron (Agriculture) Fluorinated building block for pharmaceutical actives (Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,6-Diisopropylaniline
CAS 24544-04-5
Hindered aniline building block for N-heterocyclic carbene ligands and olefin/polyolefin catalyst systems (Plastics & Polymers, Industrial Manufacturing) Intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis (Pharmaceuticals)
Synthesis Intermediate
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
2,6,7-Trioxa-1-phosphabicyclooctane-4-methanol 1-oxide (PEPA)
CAS 5301-78-0
Phosphorus-rich, char-forming intumescent flame retardant and intermediate Building block for halogen-free flame retardant systems in plastics and coatings Reactive component for fire-resistant textile and polymer finishes
Flame Retardancy
Synthesis Intermediate
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2,6,8-Trimethylnonan-4-ol (Trimethylnonanol)
CAS 123-17-1
A branched, hindered C12 alcohol used as a feedstock building block in surfactant chemistry. Branched alcohols of this structure are used industrially as intermediates, including as hydrophobe feedstock for nonionic (alkoxylated) surfactants.
Solvency
Defoaming / Foam Control
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-(2-Aminoethylamino)propyltrimethoxysilane (DAMO)
CAS 1760-24-3
A diamine alkoxysilane delivering two reactive amine sites for stronger resin-to-mineral coupling than a mono-amino silane. It works as a coupling agent, adhesion promoter, and crosslinker, bonding inorganic substrates to organic resins in fiberglass sizing, adhesives, sealants, foundry resins, and coatings.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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3-(Diethylamino)propylamine
CAS 104-78-9
Primary+tertiary amine used as a coating catalyst/curing agent for PU and epoxy Reactive amine that both catalyzes and chemically incorporates into the network Used in coatings, adhesives and casting resins
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES)
CAS 919-30-2
The reference aminosilane for surface functionalization, hydrolyzing to silanols that anchor amines onto inorganic substrates. It bonds inorganic surfaces such as glass, silica, metals, and mineral fillers to organic polymers, and is widely used to size glass fibers and as an adhesion promoter in adhesives,…
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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3-Aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTMS)
CAS 13822-56-5
The methoxy counterpart to APTES — a faster-hydrolyzing aminosilane for adhesion promotion and surface modification. It acts as an adhesion and cohesion promoter, bonding inorganic substrates such as glass, silica, and metals to organic resins in adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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3-Glycidoxypropylmethyldiethoxysilane (GPDMS)
CAS 2897-60-1
A glycidoxy-functional silane carrying one non-hydrolyzable methyl group, tuning network density in epoxy adhesion systems. It is used as a surface modifier and adhesion promoter, coupling inorganic substrates to epoxy and other organic resin systems; its difunctional (two-ethoxy, one-methyl) structure limits crosslink density relative to…
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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Silanes & Organosilanes
3-Glycidoxypropyltriethoxysilane (GPTES)
CAS 2602-34-8
The triethoxy epoxy-functional silane for coupling and adhesion promotion where slower hydrolysis and an ethanol by-product are preferred. Silanes of this class bond inorganic substrates such as glass fiber, mineral fillers, and metals to organic resins, serving as adhesion promoters and crosslinkers in adhesives, sealants,…
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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3-Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS)
CAS 2530-83-8
An epoxy-functional silane that knits mineral fillers, glass, and metals into organic resin systems. It reinforces glass fibers and foundry resins and promotes resin bonding to glass, silica, and metal substrates.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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3-Methacryloxypropylmethyldimethoxysilane (MPDMS)
CAS 14513-34-9
A methacrylate-functional dimethoxysilane for coupling acrylic and unsaturated-polymer systems to inorganic surfaces. Methacryloxy silanes of this class copolymerize with acrylic and unsaturated resins while their alkoxysilane groups bond to glass, mineral fillers, and metals, improving adhesion and reinforcement in coatings, adhesives, and composites.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
Crosslinking / Curing
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3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPTMS)
CAS 2530-85-0
A methacrylate-functional trimethoxysilane that copolymerizes into resins while anchoring to glass, ceramic, and metal. It promotes resin-to-glass, resin-to-metal, and resin-to-resin bonds and is used to formulate adhesives with built-in primer systems and to make organosiloxane copolymers.
Coupling / Adhesion Promotion
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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid)
CAS 86404-04-8
A stabilized ascorbic acid ether formulated for cosmetic and personal-care systems. Etherifying the 3-hydroxyl improves oxidative stability relative to free ascorbic acid, and the molecule carries both water- and oil-compatible character for use across aqueous and anhydrous formulations.
Conditioning
Preservation
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3,4-Dichlorobenzonitrile
CAS 6574-99-8
Dichlorinated benzonitrile intermediate for agrochemical active-ingredient synthesis (Agriculture) Building block for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacture (Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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3,4-Dichlorophenyl Isocyanate
CAS 102-36-3
Isocyanate intermediate for substituted-urea herbicides such as diuron and linuron (Agriculture) Building block for pharmaceutical urea derivatives and specialty chemicals (Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile
CAS 64248-62-0
Fluorinated benzonitrile building block for pharmaceutical fluorine chemistry (Pharmaceuticals) Intermediate for agrochemical active-ingredient synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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3,4-Dimethylpyrazole Phosphate (DMPP)
CAS 202842-98-6
Biocidal Action
Synthesis Intermediate
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3,4,5,6-Tetrachlorophthalonitrile
CAS 1953-99-7
Chlorinated phthalonitrile intermediate; precursor to halogenated copper-phthalocyanine pigments (Coatings & Construction, Plastics & Polymers) Building block for agrochemical and specialty chemical synthesis (Agriculture, Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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3,4,5,6-Tetrafluorophthalonitrile
CAS 1835-65-0
Perfluorinated phthalonitrile building block for pharmaceutical fluorine chemistry (Pharmaceuticals) Intermediate for fluorinated phthalocyanine and specialty fluorochemical synthesis (Industrial Manufacturing)
Synthesis Intermediate
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4-Benzoyl-4′-methyldiphenyl sulfide (BMS)
CAS 83846-85-9
Type II thioether-benzophenone photoinitiator with extended absorption, used with amine synergists in UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Improves cure speed and surface cure of UV/UV-LED inks and varnishes (Industrial Manufacturing) Sensitizes cure of UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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4-Benzoylbiphenyl (PBZ)
CAS 2128-93-0
Type II benzophenone-class photoinitiator with red-shifted absorption for high-throughput surface cure of UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Used with amine synergists in UV/UV-LED inks (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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4-Butylresorcinol
CAS 18979-61-8
A resorcinol-derivative cosmetic active supplied for skin-tone and brightening formulations. It is supplied as a cosmetic ingredient for skin-brightening and even-skin-tone formulations, where it functions as a tyrosinase inhibitor.
Preservation
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4-Chlorobenzophenone (CBZ)
CAS 134-85-0
Type II chlorinated-benzophenone photoinitiator with shifted absorption for surface cure of UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Used with amine synergists in UV inks and varnishes (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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4-Hexylresorcinol (Hexylresorcinol)
CAS 136-77-6
A food-grade alkylresorcinol antioxidant used to prevent enzymatic browning in seafood processing. In food processing it is used as an antioxidant and processing aid to prevent melanosis ('black spot') in shrimp and other crustaceans.
Biocidal Action
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4-Methylbenzophenone (MBZ)
CAS 134-84-9
Type II benzophenone-derivative photoinitiator used with amine synergists for surface cure of UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Often blended with benzophenone as a liquid-friendly eutectic for UV/UV-LED inks (Industrial Manufacturing) Cures UV-curable plastics and adhesives in amine-synergist systems (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
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4-Methylmorpholine (NMM)
CAS 109-02-4
Tertiary-amine catalyst for polyester-polyol polyurethane flexible block foam Mild basic catalyst that promotes the urethane cure reaction Also serves as an acid scavenger/base in related industrial syntheses
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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4,4′-Bis(diethylamino)benzophenone
CAS 90-93-7
Aminobenzophenone sensitizer/co-initiator that extends Type II cure to longer wavelengths in UV coatings (Coatings & Construction) Photosensitizer for UV/UV-LED inks, often paired with thioxanthones (Industrial Manufacturing) Sensitizes cure of pigmented UV-curable plastics and adhesives (Plastics & Polymers)
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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4,4′-Diaminodicyclohexylmethane (PACM, H12MDA)
CAS 1761-71-3
A cycloaliphatic diamine hardener and isocyanate precursor prized for light-stable, weather-resistant networks. Diamines of this class are used as curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy resins and as chemical intermediates, including the precursor to hydrogenated MDI (H12MDI) for light-stable polyurethanes.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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4,4′-Methylenebis(2-methylcyclohexylamine) (MMCA)
CAS 6864-37-5
A cycloaliphatic diamine that cures epoxy systems into light-stable, heat-resistant networks. Diamines of this class are used as curing agents (hardeners) for epoxy resins and as chemical intermediates.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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4,4′-Methylenebis(N-sec-butylcyclohexylamine)
CAS 154279-60-4
Cycloaliphatic secondary-diamine chain extender/curative for cast PU elastomers Slows reactivity vs aromatic curatives for longer pot life and light-stable (non-yellowing) elastomers Used in high-performance, aliphatic PU coatings and castings
Crosslinking / Curing
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