- INVIREO™ Acetonitrile is a bio-based solvent for pharmaceuticals like insulin and vaccines.
- It offers a 90% reduction in carbon footprint via a certified mass balance route.
- Acetonitrile is essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing, analytical chemistry, and organic synthesis.
- INEOS is the largest global producer of Acetonitrile, operating in Europe, USA, and Asia.
Introduction to INVIREO™ Acetonitrile
INEOS Nitriles has launched INVIREO™ Acetonitrile, a bio-based solvent crucial for the development, purification, and production of pharmaceuticals, including insulin and vaccines. This innovation marks a significant advancement in sustainable chemical production.
Environmental Impact
Produced through a controlled and certified (ISCC+) mass balance route, INVIREO™ Acetonitrile offers a 90% reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional acetonitrile. This reduction supports the pharmaceutical industry's efforts to minimize environmental impact.
Applications and Importance
Acetonitrile is a versatile high-purity solvent and chemical intermediate, indispensable in various processes such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, analytical chemistry, battery technology, and organic synthesis. Its unique properties make it essential for synthesizing many pharmaceutical molecules.
Global Production
INEOS is the world's largest producer of Acetonitrile and the only producer operating across Europe, the USA, and Asia, ensuring a reliable supply of this critical chemical worldwide.
