Myriant is a U.S.-based biotechnology and specialty chemicals company focused on developing and commercializing bio-based organic acids, most notably succinic acid produced via fermentation of renewable feedstocks. Its processes are designed to deliver high-purity, drop-in intermediates that can substitute for petroleum-derived chemicals in existing value chains.
Myriant’s bio-succinic acid addresses applications in polymers and copolymers (such as PBS), polyurethanes, plasticizers, resins, coatings, and solvents, and can be converted into derivatives including 1,4-butanediol and other C4 building blocks. The company’s business model has combined production with technology partnerships and licensing to scale manufacturing, with a focus on reducing lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with conventional petrochemical routes.