Bio-Based Levulinic Acid Market - Global Industry Analysis, Potential Applications, Downstream Derivatives Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2009 - 2019
New molecules developed by Segetis, in Minnesota based on esters of levulinic acid made from using bio based hydroxyl compounds and corn cobs are known as levulinic ketals. These can be used to produce a series of products such as plasticizers, polyols for polyurethane foams and solvents. Segetis are constructing a new toll manufacturing plant for their new ketals chemistry in the Midwest and the construction of which was expected to be completed by the end of 2011. Products entering...
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