In focus: PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil (PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil) is a combination of synthetic polyethylene glycol (PEG) with natural castor oil. It is a multifunctional Oil-in- Water Emulsifier that is a very versatile and multifunctional non-ionic surfactant used as fragrance builder and fragrance solubilizer,emulsifier in cosmetics and as pharmaceutical aid.

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In focus: Trifluoroacetic Anhydride

Trifluoroacetic anhydride is an organic liquid that belongs to the category of fluorochemicals. It is an anhydride of trifluoroacetic acid and has uses in APIs, intermediates, and agrochemicals. It is also a building block to introduce trifluoroacetyl group in organic moieties.

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In focus: BENZENE-D6

Benzene-d6 is a deuterated form of benzene, where hydrogen atoms are replaced by deuterium, making it ideal for use as a solvent in NMR spectroscopy. It is widely employed in chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental research for isotopic labeling and reaction mechanism studies.

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In focus: Pyridinium tribromide

Pyridinium tribromide, an organic solid from the category of heterocyclic halides, is a highly efficient and selective bromination agent in organic syntheses. It is also used in production of APIs and intermediates.

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In focus: Pyrophosphoryl Tetrachloride

Pyrophosphoryl Tetrachloride is a colorless fuming corrosive liquid .It consists of a pyrophosphate (a molecule with a P-O-P bond) group, where one phosphorus atom is bonded to four chlorine atoms and the other is bonded to three chlorine atoms.
It is a reactive chemical compound and should be handled with care. Commonly used in the synthesis of other phosphorus-containing compounds and as a chlorinating agent in organic chemistry

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In focus: Trifluoroacetic Acid

Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is widely used in organic synthesis as a solvent, catalyst, and reagent, owing to its reactivity and stability under adverse conditions. It is considered as one of the most economical fluorinated building blocks.

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In focus: TRITON X-100

Triton X-100 is a widely used non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier that effectively solubilizes powders and proteins. It features a hydrophilic polyethylene oxide chain paired with a lipophilic aromatic hydrocarbon group.

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In focus: Chlorocresol

Chlorocresol, or 4-chloro-3-methylphenol, also known as p-chloro-m-cresol, is efficacious against various bacteria, yeast and fungi. It is a potent disinfectant and antiseptic and acts as preservative in cosmetics, medicinal, and personal care products for both humans and animals.

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In focus: 2-Mercaptopyridine

INTRODUCTION 2-Mercaptopyridine, a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound, is a derivative of pyridine with a thiol functional group. This compound has garnered interest in various fields, including organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and materials science. MANUFACTURE It is synthesized by reacting 2-chloropyridine with thiourea in ethanol and aqueous ammonia. The mixture is heated to reflux, facilitating nucleophilic substitution […]

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In focus: Glycidol

INTRODUCTION Glycidol is a viscous organic compound that belongs to the class of beta-oxyalcohols. Its reactivity is attributed to the epoxy moiety at beta position.  The alcohol finds applications majorly in APIs, glycidyl esters and ethers, and in alkanolamines. Manufacture It is manufactured from 2-Chloro-1,3-propanediol in a catalyzed ring closure process.  The unreacted reactant is […]

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