Table 5.
The contrast between the fossil-derived base chemicals and the most promising bio-based intermediates with respect to producing chemicals for the solvent market.
| Molecular Size | Fossil Derived Base Chemicals | Bio-Based Platform Molecules |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Syngas | Bio-syngas |
| Methanol | ||
| C2 | Ethylene | Ethanol |
| Bio-ethylene | ||
| C3 | Propylene | Glycerol |
| Acetone | ||
| Lactic acid | ||
| C4 | Butene(s) | 1-Butanol |
| Butadiene | Succinic acid | |
| Isobutanol | ||
| C5 | n/a | Levulinic acid |
| Furfural | ||
| C6 | Benzene | HMF |
| Levoglucosenone | ||
| C7 | Toluene | n/a |
| C8 | Xylene(s) | n/a |