BioAmber transforms it’s biobased succinic acid into 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and Tetrahydrofuran (THF) through a single catalytic process.
BDO and THF are chemical building blocks used to make a wide range of chemicals and materials for commericial and consumer applications, including engineering plastics, polyurethanes, biodegradable polyesters, spandex and other specialty chemicals.
BioAmber’s BDO is also a straight biobased drop-in replacement for existing BDO and THF consumers.
Example Applications:
- Paints & Coatings
- Urethanes
- Personal Care
- Adhesives
- Foods
- Plastics
Supplier:
BioAmber
1250 Rene-Levesque Blvd.
West Suite 4310
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 4W8
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Basis: USDA Certified
Renewable Feedstock: Derived from corn and dextrose fermentation process.