Applications

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  Flavors and Fragrances

  Methyl furfural is commonly used to make flavors and fragrances. It can be derived from Origin CMF, which is produced directly by Origin’s patented technology platform.

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  Plasticizers

  Levulinic acid is used in plasticizers, ethyl levulinate production, surfactants, and many other applications. Levulinic acid is produced by Origin’s patented technology platform.

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  Polyamides

  Origin CMF can be used to produce adipic acid, HMDA, and caprolactum, which are precursors to nylon-6 and nylon-6,6.
  

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  Polyurethanes

  Origin CMF can be converted into various raw materials used to make polyurethanes, such as 1,6-hexandiol (HDO) and 2,5-hexanediol, which are both monomers that can be used for polyester and polyurethane production.

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  Solvents

  Origin CMF and furfural can be converted into various solvents and solvent precursors including para-xylene and cyclohexanone. Furfural is used for furfuryl alcohol, methyl tetrahydrofuran, furfuryl polymers, refinery solvents, and more.

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  Styrene

  Origin CMF may be used to produce vinyl furfural, an analogue of styrene.

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  Surfactants

  CMF, levulinic acid, and terephthalic acid made with Origin's technology are sustainable building blocks for making surfactants.

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  Additional Chemicals

  Origin CMF can be converted into a wide variety of existing and new sustainable, low carbon, and carbon-negative chemicals. See Origin's synthetic derivatives diagram for additional opportunities, including poly-furanylene vinylene, and functional analogues of carbon black and activated carbon produced from Origin HTC.