(Phys.org)—Researchers report the discovery of a cobalt-ligand catalyst system that serves as a homogeneous catalyst for the hydrogenation of esters and carboxylic acids to alcohols. Ties J. Korstanje ...

Eastman Chemical Company EMN is set to increase the selling prices of certain products. The price hike is due to elevated operating costs, especially in raw materials. The company will raise the ...

The sweet smell of strawberries and other fruits is thanks to a chemical compound called ester, which is also found in many fats and polyesters. The ubiquitous compound can be broken down to produce ...

DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwired - Jul 25, 2014) - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/m9xpm8/solvent_market_by) has announced the addition ...

From a single ester, the same chemical process can create either an alcohol or multiple esters by slightly tweaking the reaction conditions, explain scientists in a new report. From a single ester, ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Oleochemicals Market By Type (Fatty Acid, Fatty Alcohols, Glycerin, Fatty Acid Methyl Esters, Fatty Amines, etc.) ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to severe weather affecting the Texas Gulf Coast area and its terminals, barging, and shipping facilities, as well as OQ Chemical’s plant operations, OQ Chemicals ...