Molecules
A not rated list of the most interesting molecules and products in Industrial Biotechnology.
A to B

Acaricide
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Acetone
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Acrylic Acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Acrylonitril Butatidiene Lignin
Abbreviation:
- ABL
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Algae Butter
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Alpha-Methylene-Gammavalerolactone
Abbreviation:
- alpha-mGVL
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Ambrox Super
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Amino-3-propanediol-1-2
Abbreviation:
- APD
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Animal-free-Milk
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Apocarotenal
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Arabinose-L
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Aspartic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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- -
A to B

Astaxanthin
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Benzylsoquinoline Alkaloids
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Bio Fuels
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Bio Jet Fuel
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Bio Methanol
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Bio Nylon
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

Bio Diesel
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Bio Diesel no blend
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Biogas
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
- Vanguard renewables
A to B

Biotin- Vitamin B7
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

ß-Bisabolene
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Bisabolol
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

BTX
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

1,3-Butadiene
Abbreviation:
- BDE
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

1,3-Butanediol
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

1,4-Butanediol
Abbreviation:
- BDO
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

2,3-Butanediol
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

n-Butanol
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

1-Butene
Abbreviation:
- none
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A to B

1,3-Butylene Glycol
Abbreviation:
- BG
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
A to B

Butyric Acid
Abbreviation:
- BA
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

Caprolactam
Abbreviation:
- CPL
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

ε-Caprolactone
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

β-Carotene
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Cellulose Acetate
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Cellulosic Sugars
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Chelates
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Chicken - Animal free
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

3-Chloro-1,2-Propanediol
Abbreviation:
- CPD
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

Cholecalciferol - Vitamin D3
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

Citric Acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Cholecalciferol - Vitamin D3
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Collagen
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Cyrene
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

δ-Amino Levulic Acid
Abbreviation:
- DALA
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

1,3-Diamino-2-Propanol
Abbreviation:
- DAP
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

Dibasic Acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Diethylmalonate
Abbreviation:
- DEM
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C to D

Dimethyl Ether
Abbreviation:
- DME
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

p-Dioxanone
Abbreviation:
- none
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C to D

Diphenolic Acid
Abbreviation:
- DPA
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
C to D

Dodecanedioc Acid
Abbreviation:
- DDDA
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E to F

Egg White - Animal free
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

β-Elemene
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Epichlorhydrin
Abbreviation:
- ECH
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- Advanced Biochemical
E to F

Ergosterol-Provitamin D2
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Erythriol
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

algal Ethanol
Abbreviation:
- none
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- Algenol
E to F

Ethanol-Blending Nanoparticles
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

cellulosic Ethanol
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Ethanol-CO2-based
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Ethanol - Waste based
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Ethyl Acetate
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Ethylene
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Ethyl-Tert-Butyl-Ether
Abbreviation:
- ETBE
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E to F

Farnesene
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Farnesene Liquid Rubber
Abbreviation:
- FLR
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E to F

Fatty acid methyl ester —> see Biodiesel
Abbreviation:
- FAME
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
- see Biodiesel
E to F

Fatty acids
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Fish but for fishing
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Formic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Forskolin
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Free fatty acid
Abbreviation:
- FFA
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E to F

Fumaric acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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E to F

Furan dicarbolic methyl ester
Abbreviation:
- FDME
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E to F

2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid
Abbreviation:
- FDCA
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E to F

Furfural
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Galacturonic acids
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

γ- Valerolactone
Abbreviation:
- GVL
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G to H

Gasoline
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Gelatine
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Geraniol
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Gluconic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Glucose
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

mono-Glutamic acid monosodium salt
Abbreviation:
- MSG
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G to H

Glycerin
- none
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G to H

Glycerol
- none
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- -
G to H

Glycerol esters
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Glycyne
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Glycolic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Glycolid
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Green Diesel
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Green Gasoline
Abbreviation:
- none
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- see Gasoline
G to H

Green Jet Fuel
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Hebelys
Abbreviation:
- Biomass
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G to H

Hexamethylenediamine
Abbreviation:
- HDM
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G to H

1,6-Hexanediol
Abbreviation:
- 1,6-HDO
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
G to H

Hexanol
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Humulene
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

Hydrogen
Abbreviation:
- none
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G to H

3-Hydroxybutyrolactone
Abbreviation:
- 3-HBL
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
G to H

4-Hydroxybutyrolactone
Abbreviation:
- GBL gamma-Hydroxybutyrolactone
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
G to H

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural
Abbreviation:
- 5-HMF
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
G to H

3-Hydroxypropionic acid
Abbreviation:
- 3-HPA
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i to L

Isobutane
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Isobutanol
Abbreviation:
- i-BuOH
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i to L

Isobutene
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Isooctane
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Isooctene
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Isophtalic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Isopropanol
Abbreviation:
- IPA
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i to L

Isosorbide
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

S- Lactid acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

L-Lactide
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Leather - animal free
Abbreviation:
- Biomass
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i to L

Levoglucosenone
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Levulinic acid
Abbreviation:
- LVLA
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
i to L

Lignin
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Lutein
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Lycopene
Abbreviation:
- none
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i to L

Lysine
Abbreviation:
- LYS
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M to N

Malic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Malonic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Maloon
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Marine Biofuel
Abbreviation:
- none
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- -
M to N

Mayo - Egg free
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Meat - Animal free
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Medium chain methyl ketones
Abbreviation:
- MCMK
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- -
M to N

Menaquinone - Vitamin K2
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Menthol
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Methanol cellulosic
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

L-Methionine
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Methoxyphenols
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Methyl butanediol
Abbreviation:
- MeBDO
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M to N

Methyl ethyl ketones
Abbreviation:
- MEK
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M to N

Methyl levulinate
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Methyl methacrylate
Abbreviation:
- MMA
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M to N

Methyltetrahydrofuran
Abbreviation:
- MeTHF
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M to N

Mevalonate
Abbreviation:
- MEV
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M to N

Micro cristalline cellulose
Abbreviation:
- MCC
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M to N

Microbial cellulose
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Monoethylene Glycol
Abbreviation:
- MEG
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M to N

Muconic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

N-Methyl-3-amino-1,2-propanediol
Abbreviation:
- MAPD
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M to N

Nanocellulose
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Niacin - Vitamin B3
Abbreviation:
- none
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M to N

Nootkatone
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Ocimene
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Omega-3 fatty acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Paclitaxel / Taxol
Abbreviation:
- PTX
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
O to P

Pantothenic acid - Vitamin B5
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Paraffin - plant based
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Para-Xylene
Abbreviation:
- PX
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O to P

Patchoulol
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

PEF
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

1,5-Pentanediol
Abbreviation:
- PDO
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O to P

Petrolatum - Vaseline
Abbreviation:
- Biomass
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O to P

Phycocyanine
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Phytomenadione - Vitamin K1
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Pinene
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Poly-trimethylene furandicarboxylate
Abbreviation:
- PTF
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
O to P

Poly-ß-Farnesene
Abbreviation:
- none
Trademark:
- Septon-Bio©
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O to P

Poly-Farnesene-Diol
Abbreviation:
- none
Trademark:
- Krasol F 3000©
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O to P

Poly-Trimethylene terephthalate
Abbreviation:
- PTT
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O to P

Poly-α-olefin
Abbreviation:
- nPAO
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O to P

Polyamide
Abbreviation:
- PA
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O to P

Polyamide-11
Abbreviation:
- PA11
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O to P

Polybutylene succinate
Abbreviation:
- PBS
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O to P

Polyethylene terephthalate
Abbreviation:
- PET
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O to P

Polyester compostable
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Polyesterketone
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Polyethylene (Bio-)
Abbreviation:
- PE
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O to P

Polyethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate
Abbreviation:
- PEF
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O to P

Polyglutamatic acid
Abbreviation:
- PGA
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O to P

Polyglycolic acid
Abbreviation:
- PGA
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O to P

Polyhydroxyalkanoate
Abbreviation:
- PHA
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O to P

Polylactic acid
Abbreviation:
- PLA
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O to P

Prebiotic sugars
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Propane
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

1,3-Propanediol
Abbreviation:
- PDO
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O to P

1,2-Propanediol
Abbreviation:
- MPG
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O to P

Propionic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Propylene glycol
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Protein - meat free
Abbreviation:
- none
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O to P

Pyridoxine - Vitamin B6
Abbreviation:
- PN
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R to S

Renewable fuel oil
Abbreviation:
- RFO
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R to S

Resveratrol
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Retinol - Vitamin A
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Riboflavin - Vitamin B2
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

RTP Green fuel
Abbreviation:
- RTP
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- -
R to S

Sandalwood
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

β- Santalol
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Scalerol
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Sebacid acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Silk - Biopolymere
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Siratose
Abbreviation:
- Biomass
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R to S

Sodium Polyitaconate
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Sorbitol
Abbreviation:
- none
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- -
R to S

Spidersilk
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Suberic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Succinic acid
Abbreviation:
- none
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R to S

Syngas
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

Tetrahydrofuran
Abbreviation:
- THF
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T to Z

Thermoplastic Starch
Abbreviation:
- TPS
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- -
T to Z

Thiamine - Vitamin B1
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

L-Threonine
Abbreviation:
- THR
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T to Z

Toluene
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

Tracylglycerides
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

Trimethylene carbonate
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

L-Tryptophan
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

Valencene
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

Vanillin
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

Vitamin-B
Abbreviation:
- none
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T to Z

Vitamin-D2
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
T to Z

Vitamin-E
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
T to Z

Xanthan gum
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
T to Z

Xylitol
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
- -
T to Z

Xylose
Abbreviation:
- none
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
T to Z

Z11 - Amber Ketal
Abbreviation:
- Biomass
Companies developing this molecule/product or have recently launched it.
T to Z

Zeaxanthin
Abbreviation:
- none