Intermediates & Reagents

ACETOPHENONE is an ingredient in fragrances that resemble almond, cherry, honeysuckle, jasmine, and strawberry.

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL is rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting pads typically contain a 60–70% solution of isopropyl alcohol or ethanol in water. It water soluble, colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet odour

BISPHENOLS have been shown to be endocrine disruptors. Due to its high production volumes, BPA has been characterised as a "pseudo-persistent" chemical, leading to its spreading and potential accumulation in a variety of environmental matrices, even though it has a fairly short half-life.

HEXAMETHYLENE DIAMINE (HMDA) is used almost exclusively for the production of polymers, an application that takes advantage of its structure. The diamine also serves as a cross-linking agent in epoxy resins.