Cyanohydrins

Cyanohydrins are intermediates for the synthesis of -hydroxy acids and their derivatives, 2-hydroxyaldehydes and ketones, 2-aminoalcohols and hydantoins. These substances are mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry as intermediates. Some cyanohydrins, such as acetone cyanohydrin, are used as cyanating agents in organic synthesis.
Examples of the use of our products:
Methyl ethyl ketone cyanohydrin is a raw material for the production of a polymerization initiator used in the manufacture of specialty materials.

3-phenoxybenzaldehyde cyanohydrin is an intermediate in the production of pyrethroids, which are analogues of natural insecticides.

Mandelonitrile is a raw material for the production of mandelic acid used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals or for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients.