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1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (Mesitylene)
CAS: 108-67-8
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene (mesitylene, ≥98.5%) is a heavy aromatic solvent with a high boiling point and excellent solvency for high-molecular-weight resins, epoxies, and polyimides. It is used in high-solids coatings, electronic chemical formulations, and as a chemical intermediate for trimesic acid and specialty surfactants.
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1,4-Dioxane
CAS: 123-91-1
1,4-Dioxane (≥99.5%) is a cyclic diether solvent with very high polarity, complete water miscibility, and exceptional solvency for cellulose, resins, and inorganic salts. It is used as a reaction solvent for challenging chemical synthesis, a carrier for pharmaceutical formulations, a wetting agent for analytical solutions, and a stabilizer for 1,1,1-trichloroethane.
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Acetone (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 67-64-1
Industrial-grade acetone (≥99.5%) is the simplest and most versatile ketone solvent, offering an excellent balance of fast evaporation, high solvency, and low cost. It is universally used to dissolve resins, clean equipment, formulate adhesives, and as a feedstock for methyl methacrylate and bisphenol-A production.
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Benzyl Alcohol (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 100-51-6
Industrial-grade benzyl alcohol (≥99.0%) is an aromatic primary alcohol with a high boiling point and mild pleasant odor. It is widely used as a high-boiling reactive diluent in epoxy resin systems, a solvent for PVC and polyester, a flavoring agent carrier, and a pharmaceutical solvent and preservative.
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Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl₄)
CAS: 56-23-5
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl₄, ≥99.5%) is a fully chlorinated aliphatic compound used primarily as a chemical intermediate for CFC-11, CFC-12, and other chlorofluorocarbon derivatives, and as a reagent-grade solvent in laboratory applications. Its production and use is restricted under the Montreal Protocol but remains essential for specific chemical syntheses and analytical applications.
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Chloroform (CHCl₃, Industrial Grade)
CAS: 67-66-3
Industrial-grade chloroform (CHCl₃, ≥99.0%) is a dense, fast-evaporating chlorinated solvent widely used for extracting natural products, as a reagent-grade solvent in chemical synthesis, and as a feedstock for HCFC-22 (R-22) refrigerant and fluoropolymer production. It is stabilized with ethanol or amylene to prevent phosgene formation.
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Cumene (Isopropylbenzene, Industrial Grade)
CAS: 98-82-8
Industrial-grade cumene (isopropylbenzene, ≥99.5%) is an aromatic hydrocarbon used almost entirely as a feedstock for the cumene process, which co-produces phenol and acetone — two of the highest-volume industrial chemicals. It also serves as a high-boiling aromatic solvent in specialty coatings and chemical synthesis.
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Cyclohexane (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 110-82-7
Industrial-grade cyclohexane (≥99.5%) is an alicyclic hydrocarbon that serves as the primary feedstock for nylon-6 and nylon-6,6 production via oxidation to cyclohexanol/cyclohexanone (KA oil). It is also used as a non-polar solvent for resins, waxes, and oils in coatings, adhesives, and extraction applications.
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Cyclohexanol
CAS: 108-93-0
Cyclohexanol (≥99.0%) is a cyclic secondary alcohol used primarily as an industrial intermediate for nylon-6,6 (via adipic acid) and caprolactam (nylon-6) production. It also serves as a high-boiling solvent for resins, lacquers, and plasticizers, and is a precursor for cyclohexyl esters.
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Cyclohexanone
CAS: 108-94-1
Cyclohexanone (≥99.5%) is a cyclic ketone solvent with high solvency power for PVC, polyvinylidene chloride, and nylon. It is widely employed in industrial coatings, wire enamel formulations, and PVC pipe adhesives, and serves as the primary industrial intermediate for caprolactam (nylon-6) and adipic acid (nylon-6,6) production.
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Diacetone Alcohol (DAA)
CAS: 123-42-2
Diacetone alcohol (DAA, ≥99.0%) is a high-boiling bifunctional solvent combining both hydroxyl and ketone groups, giving it a unique dual solvency for polar resins, cellulose derivatives, and waterborne systems. It is used in high-boiling solvent blends for coatings, cleaners, and as a chemical intermediate for mesityl oxide.
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Dichloromethane (DCM / Methylene Chloride)
CAS: 75-09-2
Dichloromethane (DCM, ≥99.9%) is a chlorinated solvent with an extremely fast evaporation rate, high solvency, and low flammability. It is widely used as an extraction solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a blowing agent for polyurethane foam, a paint stripper, and a solvent for polycarbonate and other engineering plastics.
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Diethyl Ether (DEE / Ether)
CAS: 60-29-7
Diethyl ether (DEE, ≥99.5%) is a low-boiling ether with excellent solvency for fats, oils, waxes, and many organic compounds. It is widely used as a laboratory extraction solvent, a starter fluid for diesel engines in cold conditions, an industrial cleaning agent, and a reaction medium for Grignard reagents and metal-organic chemistry.
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (DB / Butyl Carbitol)
CAS: 112-34-5
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (DB/Butyl Carbitol, ≥99.0%) is a very high-boiling glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency for resins, dyes, and oil-based materials along with complete water miscibility. It is widely used as a coalescing aid in waterborne coatings, a coupling solvent in household and industrial cleaners, and a carrier in water-based inks and textile auxiliaries.
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Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)
CAS: 67-68-5
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO, ≥99.9%) is an exceptionally versatile polar aprotic solvent with unique skin-penetrating ability, high thermal stability, and complete water miscibility. It is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations as a topical drug carrier, in cryobiology for cell preservation, as a reaction solvent for SNAr and cross-coupling reactions, and in agrochemical formulations.
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Dimethylacetamide (DMAc)
CAS: 127-19-5
Dimethylacetamide (DMAc, ≥99.9%) is a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent closely related to DMF but with greater thermal and chemical stability. It is the primary spinning solvent for aramid (Kevlar/Nomex) and high-modulus polyimide fibers, and is used in pharmaceutical synthesis, membrane casting, and high-performance polymer processing.
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Dimethylformamide (DMF)
CAS: 68-12-2
Dimethylformamide (DMF, ≥99.9%) is a polar aprotic solvent with excellent solvency for a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. It is the primary solvent for polyurethane and acrylic fiber spinning, polyimide film casting, pharmaceutical synthesis, and chemical reactions requiring high polarity. Its high boiling point and low volatility enable high-temperature processing.
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Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether (DPM / DPGME)
CAS: 34590-94-8
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether (DPM, ≥99.0%) is a high-boiling P-series glycol ether with very slow evaporation, excellent resin solvency, and complete water miscibility. It is widely used as a coalescing aid in architectural and industrial waterborne coatings, industrial cleaners, and as a coupling solvent in water-based formulations requiring extended open time.
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Ethanol Anhydrous (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 64-17-5
Anhydrous industrial ethanol (≥99.7%) is a high-purity, water-free grade suitable for coatings, inks, pharmaceuticals, and electronic cleaning. Its low water content prevents blush and promotes fast, clean evaporation in solvent-based formulations.
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Ethyl Acetate (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 141-78-6
Industrial-grade ethyl acetate (EAc, ≥99.5%) is the most widely used ester solvent globally, prized for its fast evaporation, high solvency for nitrocellulose, polyurethanes, and vinyls, and relatively low toxicity. It is indispensable in coatings, flexible packaging printing inks, adhesives, and pharmaceutical extraction.
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Ethylbenzene (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 100-41-4
Industrial-grade ethylbenzene (EB, ≥99.5%) is an aromatic hydrocarbon used primarily as a feedstock for styrene monomer production via dehydrogenation. It occurs naturally in mixed xylenes and is separated for high-purity applications including specialty solvents, coatings, and as a chemical intermediate.
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Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (Cellosolve / EGEE)
CAS: 110-80-5
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (Cellosolve, EGEE, ≥99.0%) is an E-series glycol ether solvent with high solvency for cellulose, resins, and dyes, combined with complete water miscibility. While being gradually replaced by P-series alternatives in many consumer applications, it remains important in specialty coatings, ink formulations, and industrial applications where its unique solvency properties are required.
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Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)
CAS: 96-48-0
Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL, ≥99.5%) is a cyclic ester with high polarity, excellent solvency, and good thermal stability, used as a solvent in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, pharmaceutical synthesis, and as a raw material for N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and pyrrolidone production. Its low freezing point makes it suitable for electrolyte applications at low temperatures.
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Isobutanol (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 78-83-1
Industrial-grade isobutanol (iBuOH, ≥99.5%) is a branched-chain primary alcohol used as a solvent and diluent in resin, paint, and varnish formulations. Its slightly lower evaporation rate compared to n-butanol improves open time in coatings, and it is an important intermediate for isobutyl acetate and diisobutyl phthalate production.
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Isobutyl Acetate (iBuAc)
CAS: 110-19-0
Isobutyl acetate (iBuAc, ≥99.0%) is an ester solvent with a pleasant fruity pear-like odor, used in coatings, lacquers, and printing inks where a slightly slower evaporation than n-butyl acetate is desired. Its branched structure improves flow and open time in high-solids and waterborne coating formulations.
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Isophorone
CAS: 78-59-1
Isophorone (≥99.0%) is a high-boiling, slow-evaporating cyclic ketone solvent used in high-solids coatings, automotive refinishes, and wood coatings where maximum open time and flow is required. It is also a key chemical intermediate for isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexanol, and menthol synthesis.
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Isopropanol / IPA (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 67-63-0
Industrial-grade isopropanol (IPA, ≥99.9%) is a versatile secondary alcohol widely used as a cleaning solvent, disinfectant carrier, and formulation solvent for coatings, inks, and personal care products. Its moderate evaporation rate and broad solvency make it one of the most consumed industrial solvents globally.
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Methanol (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 67-56-1
Industrial-grade methanol (≥99.9%) is the simplest alcohol and a versatile polar solvent widely used as a feedstock for formaldehyde, MTBE, and acetic acid production. It serves as a fuel additive, antifreeze agent, and solvent in chemical synthesis, coatings, and adhesives industries.
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Methyl Acetate
CAS: 79-20-9
Methyl acetate (≥99.5%) is a fast-evaporating ester solvent with a pleasant fruity odor, widely used in nail polish removers, adhesives, and printing inks. Its low boiling point and high solvency for cellulose acetate and vinyl resins make it an effective diluent and cleaning agent in industrial coating operations.
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
CAS: 78-93-3
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK, ≥99.5%) is a fast-evaporating ketone solvent that delivers excellent solvency for nitrocellulose, vinyl, acrylic, and polyurethane coatings. Its balance of evaporation rate, solvency, and cost makes it the preferred choice in industrial coatings, adhesives, magnetic tape, and surface cleaning applications.
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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
CAS: 108-10-1
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK, ≥99.0%) is a medium-boiling ketone solvent with excellent solvency for vinyl resins, nitrocellulose, acrylics, and epoxies. Its partial miscibility with water makes it an ideal extraction solvent for metal ions in hydrometallurgy, and its slow evaporation profile benefits high-gloss coatings.
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Mixed Xylene (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 1330-20-7
Industrial mixed xylene (≥98.5%) is a blend of ortho-, meta-, and para-xylene isomers, providing a high-boiling aromatic solvent with excellent solvency for alkyds, epoxies, and polyurethane coatings. It is widely used as a diluent in industrial coatings, a feedstock for phthalic anhydride and polyester production, and as a cleaning and extraction solvent.
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N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP)
CAS: 872-50-4
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP, ≥99.9%) is a high-boiling, highly polar aprotic solvent with exceptional solvency for engineering polymers including polyimide, polysulfone, and PVDF. It is indispensable in lithium-ion battery electrode slurry preparation, aramid fiber spinning, and pharmaceutical synthesis, though subject to regulatory scrutiny due to reproductive toxicity.
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Ortho-Xylene (o-Xylene)
CAS: 95-47-6
Ortho-xylene (o-xylene, ≥99.5%) is a pure aromatic isomer used primarily as a chemical feedstock for phthalic anhydride (PA) production and as a high-purity solvent in coatings and chemical synthesis. Its higher boiling point compared to mixed xylenes makes it preferable in applications requiring controlled evaporation.
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Perchloroethylene (PCE / Tetrachloroethylene)
CAS: 127-18-4
Perchloroethylene (PCE/tetrachloroethylene, ≥99.9%) is a fully chlorinated solvent widely used in dry cleaning as the industry-standard solvent for fabric care, and in industrial metal cleaning. It is also used as a feedstock for HFC and HCFC refrigerant production and as a chemical intermediate for various chlorinated compounds.
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Petroleum Ether 60-90°C
CAS: 68606-04-2
Petroleum ether 60-90°C is a light petroleum fraction consisting mainly of pentanes and hexanes, providing a fast-evaporating, non-polar solvent for extraction, chromatography, and chemical synthesis. Its controlled boiling range and low residue make it essential in laboratory and industrial extraction of oils, waxes, and lipophilic compounds.
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Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether (PM / 1-Methoxy-2-propanol)
CAS: 107-98-2
Propylene glycol methyl ether (PM, ≥99.5%) is a glycol ether solvent with excellent solvency for a wide range of resins and full water miscibility, making it a preferred co-solvent in waterborne coatings, inks, and cleaning products. Its low toxicity profile (P-series glycol ether) and coupling ability make it superior to ethylene glycol ethers in many applications.
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Propylene Oxide (PO)
CAS: 75-56-9
Propylene oxide (PO, ≥99.5%) is a highly reactive epoxide and the world's second-largest propylene derivative, used as the primary building block for polyether polyols (for polyurethane foams), propylene glycol, and propylene glycol ethers. Its high reactivity and ability to ring-open with various nucleophiles make it a versatile chemical intermediate.
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Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
CAS: 109-99-9
Tetrahydrofuran (THF, ≥99.9%) is a cyclic ether solvent with exceptional solvency for PVC and most engineering polymers, complete water miscibility, and a fast evaporation rate. It is widely used in PVC pipe adhesives, polymer dissolution and coating, lithium battery electrolytes, Grignard reactions, and as a raw material for PTMEG (polytetramethylene ether glycol) production.
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Toluene (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 108-88-3
Industrial-grade toluene (≥99.5%) is the most widely used aromatic solvent, offering strong solvency for a broad range of resins and polymers combined with a moderate evaporation rate. It is a key solvent in adhesives, coatings, printing inks, and a major petrochemical feedstock for benzene, xylene, and TDI production.
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Trichloroethylene (TCE)
CAS: 79-01-6
Trichloroethylene (TCE, ≥99.5%) is a chlorinated solvent traditionally used for vapor-phase metal degreasing, cleaning of precision engineering parts, and as an intermediate for HFC-134a refrigerant production. Its exceptional solvency for greases, oils, and waxes makes it highly effective in critical cleaning applications, though use is regulated in many regions.
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VM&P Naphtha (Industrial Naphtha)
CAS: 64742-89-8
Industrial naphtha (VM&P Naphtha, ≥98.0%) is a medium-boiling petroleum fraction used as a varnish maker's and painter's (VM&P) solvent, offering a balance of evaporation rate, solvency, and cost for alkyd coatings, rubber cements, and cleaning formulations. Its primarily aliphatic composition provides good solvency with lower aromatic content than toluene or xylene.
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White Spirit (Stoddard Solvent / Mineral Spirits)
CAS: 64742-82-1
White spirit (Stoddard solvent, ≥98.0%) is a petroleum-derived aliphatic/naphthenic solvent blend with a boiling range of 140–200°C, widely used as a paint thinner, degreaser, and extraction solvent. Available in low-aromatic (Type 1) and dearomatized (Type 2) grades, it is the backbone solvent for alkyd paints, varnishes, and household cleaning products.
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n-Butanol (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 71-36-3
Industrial-grade n-butanol (n-BuOH, ≥99.5%) is a medium-boiling primary alcohol widely used as a solvent in alkyd, acrylic, and epoxy coating systems. It acts as a coupling solvent to improve film flow and leveling, and is a key raw material for butyl acrylate, butyl acetate, and glycol ether production.
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n-Butyl Acetate (BuAc)
CAS: 123-86-4
n-Butyl acetate (BuAc, ≥99.5%) is a medium-boiling ester solvent with a pleasant banana-like fruity odor and excellent solvency for nitrocellulose, acrylic, and polyurethane resins. It is widely used in automotive coatings, wood finishes, printing inks, and as a natural flavor in the food industry.
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n-Heptane (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 142-82-5
Industrial-grade n-heptane (≥99.0%) is the primary octane rating reference solvent (0 octane on the RON scale) and a high-purity aliphatic solvent used in adhesive formulations, polyolefin synthesis, and as a cleaning agent. Its fast evaporation and residue-free properties make it suitable for precision cleaning and pharmaceutical applications.
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n-Hexane (Industrial Grade)
CAS: 110-54-3
Industrial-grade n-hexane (≥95.0%) is a straight-chain aliphatic solvent with fast evaporation, low polarity, and excellent solvency for oils, fats, and non-polar compounds. It is indispensable in vegetable oil extraction, rubber cement formulation, polyolefin synthesis, and laboratory analytical techniques.
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n-Pentanol (Amyl Alcohol)
CAS: 71-41-0
n-Pentanol (amyl alcohol, ≥99.0%) is a high-boiling primary alcohol used as a slow-evaporation solvent in coatings, lacquers, and printing inks to improve film formation and extend open time. It serves as a raw material for amyl acetate, plasticizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
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sec-Butanol (SBA)
CAS: 78-92-2
sec-Butanol (SBA, ≥99.0%) is a secondary alcohol that serves as the primary industrial precursor for methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) via catalytic dehydrogenation. It is also used as a solvent in lacquers, printing inks, and as a chemical intermediate in the production of sec-butyl acrylate and other esters.
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tert-Butanol (TBA)
CAS: 75-65-0
tert-Butanol (TBA, ≥99.5%) is a tertiary alcohol with a distinctive high melting point (25.5°C) and mild camphor-like odor. It is used as a pharmaceutical solvent, a reaction solvent in specialty chemical synthesis, a co-solvent in cleaning formulations, and a precursor for MTBE and methacrylic acid derivatives.
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