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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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Amines & Amides
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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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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Amines & Amides
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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Silanes & Organosilanes
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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Silanes & Organosilanes
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
Crosslinking / Curing
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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
Crosslinking / Curing
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Silanes & Organosilanes
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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Silanes & Organosilanes
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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Silanes & Organosilanes
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
Crosslinking / Curing
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Specialty Additives
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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3,4,5,6-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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Specialty Additives
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-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-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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Amines & Amides
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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Amines & Amides
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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Amines & Amides
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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Amines & Amides
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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Amines & Amides
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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Specialty Additives
4,4′-Oxybis(benzenesulfonyl Hydrazide)
CAS 80-51-3
Synthesis Intermediate
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Esters
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
CAS 77-90-7
Plasticizing
Film Formation
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Polymers & Resins
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
CAS 156798-18-4
A hydrophobically modified acrylic copolymer used as an associative rheology modifier and thickener. Copolymers of this class are used as rheology modifiers and thickeners that build viscosity and stabilize aqueous personal-care and household formulations on neutralization.
Viscosity Modification
Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
CAS 176429-87-1
A hydrophobically modified acrylic thickener that emulsifies and gels oily phases with minimal additional emulsifier. It is used as a rheology modifier, emulsion stabilizer and gelling agent that thickens and stabilizes emulsions, including those with high oil or electrolyte loads.
Surfactancy
Film Formation
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
CAS 676168-27-7
An associative acrylic thickener engineered to build viscosity and stabilize surfactant and emulsion systems. Copolymers of this class function as rheology modifiers and thickeners, building viscosity and providing suspension and emulsion stability in aqueous personal-care and household formulations.
Thickening / Rheology
Film Formation
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Acids & Salts
Acrylic Acid (AA)
CAS 79-10-7
The base monomer of the acrylics value chain, feeding superabsorbents, acrylate esters, and waterborne polymers. Most is converted to acrylate esters (ethyl, butyl, methyl, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate) and to polyacrylic acid and its salts; major polymer outlets include superabsorbents, coatings, adhesives, paints, and emulsion polymers.
Crosslinking / Curing
Synthesis Intermediate
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Surfactants - Anionic
Acrylic Acid/AMPS Copolymer (AA/AMPS)
CAS 40623-75-4
A water-soluble acrylic copolymer used as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in water treatment. Copolymers of this class are used in water treatment as scale inhibitors and dispersants, controlling calcium, phosphate, and iron scale in cooling water, boilers, and reverse-osmosis systems.
Chelation / Sequestration
Viscosity Modification
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Activated Carbon (Activated Charcoal, GAC)
CAS 7440-44-0
A high-surface-area adsorbent for purification of water, air, gases, and process streams. It is used as an adsorbent for purification and decolorization of water, air, gases, and liquids, and as a reducing agent in process applications.
Color / Pigmentation
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Acids & Salts
Adipic Acid
CAS 124-04-9
The dicarboxylic-acid backbone of nylon 6,6, polyester polyols, and plasticizers. Its principal markets are feedstock for nylon 6,6 resins and fibers, polyester polyols, and plasticizers; it is also used in polyurethane foams, lubricants, adhesives, and as a food acidulant.
pH Adjustment
Synthesis Intermediate
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate (AlCl3·6H2O)
CAS 7784-13-6
The water-soluble hydrated aluminum chloride used in cosmetic astringent and industrial processing formulations. It is used as an astringent/antiperspirant ingredient in cosmetics and as a precursor and processing aid in textile dyeing, wood preservation, and photographic and petroleum applications.
Color / Pigmentation
pH Adjustment
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Chloride, Anhydrous (AlCl3)
CAS 7446-70-0
The benchmark Lewis-acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts chemistry and a precursor to aluminum compounds. It is the classic catalyst for Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation and serves as a chemical intermediate for numerous aluminum compounds, with further use in petroleum cracking and the manufacture of rubbers and…
Color / Pigmentation
pH Adjustment
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Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Aluminum Diethylphosphinate
CAS 225789-38-8
Aluminum diethylphosphinate (ADP) is a halogen-free metal phosphinate — the leading non-halogen flame retardant for glass-filled engineering plastics such as polyamide (PA) and PBT. It works in the condensed phase and is usually paired with a nitrogen synergist. Identity: PubChem / CAS 225789-38-8. What it…
Flame Retardancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Aluminum Hydroxide (ATH, Alumina Trihydrate)
CAS 21645-51-2
A halogen-free mineral flame retardant that quenches fire by releasing water as it decomposes. In plastics, rubber, and latex foams it releases water on heating to retard flame and suppress smoke.
Color / Pigmentation
Flame Retardancy
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Amino-Functional Silicone (Aminosilicone)
CAS 71750-80-6
An amine-modified siloxane that anchors to fiber surfaces to deliver durable softness and smoothness. The pendant amine groups give it strong substantivity to fibers, making it a softening and conditioning agent for textile finishing.
Conditioning
Film Formation
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Amines & Amides
Aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA)
CAS 111-41-1
A bifunctional amino-alcohol intermediate for chelants, surfactants, and metalworking-fluid additives. It is used as a chemical intermediate, a textile-finishing compound, and an additive to metalworking/cutting oils, and it functions as a corrosion inhibitor and pH-regulating agent.
Crosslinking / Curing
pH Adjustment
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Acids & Salts
Ammonium Polyphosphate (APP)
CAS 68333-79-9
A halogen-free phosphate widely used as the acid source in intumescent fire-retardant systems. It is used as a halogen-free flame retardant in intumescent coatings and polymers and as a phosphorus-nitrogen source in liquid fertilizers.
pH Adjustment
Flame Retardancy
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Amorphous Silica (Synthetic Amorphous Silica, Silicon Dioxide)
CAS 7631-86-9
A versatile synthetic silica engineered for flow, rheology, and reinforcement across powders, liquids, and rubber. It is used as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powders, a liquid carrier and adsorbent, a viscosity-control/thickening agent, a defoamer, a mild abrasive, and a reinforcing filler in rubber…
Thickening / Rheology
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Polymers & Resins
Anionic Polyacrylamide (APAM)
CAS 9003-05-8
Anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) is the negatively-charged, very-high-molecular-weight PAM grade — the largest-volume flocculant for clarification and mineral processing. It excels with inorganic or post-coagulation (positively-charged) suspended solids in neutral-to-alkaline water. It is one of the three grades in the polyacrylamide overview (compare cationic PAM (CPAM)…
Flocculation & Coagulation
Thickening / Rheology
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