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1,4-Butanediol (BDO) from Bio-Succinic Acid

| By Chemical Engineering

The compound 1,4-butanediol (BDO) is a versatile intermediate for the chemical industry. Its largest derivative product is tetrahydrofuran (THF), which is used to make spandex fibers, resins, solvents and printing inks. The second largest product is polybutylene…