About METabolic Explorer

METabolic Explorer, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saint-Beauzire, France, develops bio-based chemicals via fermentation processes. The company supplies renewable monomers such as 1,3-propanediol (PDO) and butyric acid as building blocks for polyurethane, polyester and reactive adhesives. These bio-derived ingredients offer flexibility, sustainability and reduced petroleum dependency in cosmetics, animal nutrition and biopolymer-based bonding systems. METabolic Explorer emphasizes low-carbon, high-purity alternatives for circular economy applications.

Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid by METabolic Explorer is produced in high yields from glucose.

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PDO (propanediol 1.3)

PDO (propanediol 1.3) by METabolic Explorer is produced biologically from glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production. It is a chemical base compound with exceptional physical qualities. Also, PDO (propanediol 1.3) is inexpensive and environment friendly.

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Butanol

Butanol by METabolic Explorer is a butanol (butyl alcohol). It acts as a solvent. Produced directly from fermentation of starch, sugar, sugar cane juice, molasses and hemicellulose. Butanol is used in adhesives.

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