Results for tag: "Pinacol"

The Pinacol market is a subset of the chemicals industry, focusing on the production of pinacol, a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweet smell. Pinacol is used in a variety of applications, including the production of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and other organic compounds. It is also used as a solvent in the production of polymers and other materials. Pinacol is produced through a variety of methods, including the reaction of formaldehyde with acetone, the reaction of formaldehyde with hydroxyacetone, and the reaction of formaldehyde with hydroxyacetone and an alcohol. The production of pinacol is highly regulated, as it is a hazardous material. Companies in the Pinacol market include BASF, Dow Chemical, Eastman Chemical, Evonik Industries, and Mitsubishi Chemical. These companies produce pinacol for a variety of applications, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and other organic compounds. Show Less Read more